"The New Testament" Philadelphia, 1838
Experience a remarkable piece of Early American History with The New Testament, by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. During this era, Bible printing thrived amid fierce competition among printing companies, reflecting the rapid growth of early American industry. Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. was founded this same year of 1838 and this edition of their New Testament played a vital role in their success, allowing them to become become one of the most successful enterprises of the 1830s and 40s. This edition is an example of the craftsmanship that defined the period’s publishing landscape.
 
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