1972 Lithuanian New Testament Naujasis Testamentas Signed Dr. K Alminas Diaspora

by The Holy Bible

$45 · Offered by eBay

ITEM OVERVIEW & HISTORIC PROVENANCE (ASSOCIATION COPY) This is a beautiful, highly collectible 1972 diaspora edition of the Lithuanian New Testament. Published in the United States during the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, this specific edition represents a vital period when the diaspora community worked fiercely to preserve Lithuanian language, faith, and culture in exile. Unique Collector's Value: This copy features the hand-written signature on the title page of the prominent Lithuanian linguist and university professor, Dr. Kazimieras Alminas (1904–1986). Dr. Alminas was a key figure in 20th-century Lithuanian linguistics, having served as personal secretary to Jonas Jablonskis (the father of modern standard Lithuanian) before fleeing to the West as a political refugee. Additionally, the front endpapers feature a personal library stamp from Joseph I. Giedraitis of Northport, New York, mapping the book's journey through the East Coast and West Coast Lithuanian diaspora networks. CONDITION • Spine & Binding: Tight, rigid, and secure. The black textured cloth cover is clean with sharp gold lettering on the • spine. • Pages: Clean, crisp, and entirely unmarked text, free of highlighting or structural tears. Natural light age-toning to the paper edges as expected for its • age. • Endpapers: Striking, vibrant red endpapers in excellent condition (see photos). • Flaws: Features a neat historical signature from Dr. K. Alminas on the • title page and a small personal library ink

• Publisher: Alliance of Lithuanian Roman Catholic Priests or
• Year: 1972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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