1776 GUN WAD BIBLE George Washington SAUR American Revolution RARE Germantown

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1776 GUN WAD BIBLE George Washington SAUR American Revolution RARE Germantown:
$375.00

The 1776 Gun Wad Bible
Historic Early American BibleLargely Destroyed By British Soldiers
Germantown, PA
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This rare leaf, an original fragment of the 1776 Gun-Wad Bible, is a beautifully framed actual historical artifact from the American Revolutionary War.Largely destroyed by British soldiers during theBattle of Germantown, the paper was used for campfires, gun wadding and horse bedding. As a result, this Bible isexquisitely rare and highly coveted by collectors.

Printed on 100% rag cotton linen sheet, not wood-pulp paper like books today; this leaf remain in excellent condition… even after hundreds of years. Every leaf is a unique piece of ancient artwork, carefully produced one-at-a-time by printers using a movable-type press, and only later bound together into whole Bibles. These genuine original antiquities are among the most rare and precious pieces of our history and our Christian heritage.

This is simply one of the most impressive things you could possibly have hanging on the wall in your home or office. People often call us back to tell us how the gift of one of our rare Bible leaves brought the recipient of the gift to tears.Whether framed and displayed in your home, or given as a wonderfully unique gift: these ancient original treasures are so unique and beautifully typeset as to command the attention they deserve. They really cause people to stop and stare in awe… and sometimes in disbelief that it could possibly be the real thing. It is!As pictured, this leaf comes with a genuine wood frame and is safely encased in archival glass. This additional value of over $250 is yours absolutely free! Please BUY IT NOW or submit your best offer in order to ensure that you do not miss this opportunity. Our framed leaves are selling fast and we do not expect them to last long.

Measures approximately: 18\" x 14.5\"