1808 JANE AITKEN. First Female Printed Bible in America. Superb First Edition of Thomson's Translation. Premillennialism I rejoice that the Lord

I rejoice that the Lord has prserved you in health and my dear Hannah [probably Hannah Marshman]

*Revival of Religion in Kingston

PA in 1828

& from family to family

completely  undetected

1808 JANE AITKEN. First Female Printed Bible in America. Superb First Edition of Thomson's Translation. Premillennialism I rejoice that the LordA very desirable first edition set of Jane Aitken and Charles Thomson's translation and important early American imprint of the Holy Scriptures. Jane Aitken was the most significant early American female printer. She continued her father Robert's business after his death in 1802. "She had in 1810 a printing house in Philadelphia. She obtained much reputation by the productions which issued from her press" (Thomas). In addition to being one of the