Description
A handsome and historic 1948 edition of Novum Testamentum Graece, the famed Nestle Greek New Testament issued in Stuttgart by the Privilegierte Württembergische Bibelanstalt. This is the 18th edition, edited by Eberhard Nestle and further revised by Erwin Nestle, with the critical apparatus that made these editions essential tools for clergy, seminarians, translators, and biblical scholars.
This is an appealing mid-century scholarly copy with strong period character. It is also a postwar Germany printing, which adds real historical interest beyond its theological importance. The ownership inscription to Rev. Saverio C. Mattei gives it a nice layer of provenance consistent with its original use as a serious working text.
Highlights include:
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1948 Stuttgart printing of the classic Nestle Greek New Testament
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18th edition with critical apparatus for textual study
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Important scholarly Bible reference in Koine Greek
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Post-World War II German publication with military government licensing notation
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Ownership inscription of Rev. Saverio C. Mattei
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Attractive compact black cloth binding with gilt title and device
Condition appears to show honest age and use, with rubbing and light wear to the binding, while still presenting very well as a solid and collectible study copy. This is not an extremely rare edition, but it is a desirable and historically interesting example of one of the most influential Greek New Testaments of the modern era. It should appeal to collectors of biblical scholarship, theological books, clergy-owned volumes, and postwar religious printing.
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