Bay Psalm Book The Bay Psalm Book, as this work is commonly known, is the first book printed in British North America. Reissued in successive editions, it remained in use for more than 100 years. This copy, from the John Carter Brown Library, is one of 11 copies of the first edition known to exist and one of only four perfect copies. The book is in its original binding, with the title page signed by Mather. Also downloadable in PDF. in Online Bible Translations > Online Facsimileswith 1640englishfacsimilepdfpsalms