1587 BIBLE ILLUSTRATED antique VELLUM BOUND 16th CENTURY BIBLIA LATINA
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Biblia ad vetustissima exemplaria nunc recens castigata
Venice, [Hieronymus Polus], 1587.
size 6 by 7 3/4"
Woodcut architectural title, fully illustrated with about 600 woodcut engravings depicting scenes from scripture, ranging from portraits of prophets, saints, and evangelists to dramatic scenes from the histories of the Old Testament and the life of Christ, and ending with an imaginative Apocalypse cycle.
Many of these are the work of Lyonnaise artist Bernard Salomon (1506-61), known by the sobriquet "Le Petit Bernard" for his small engravings rich with detail. Others are based on the biblical woodcuts of Hans Holbein.
Title chipped at fore-edge and laid down, a few pages are missing and supplied in old manuscript (visible on the photo), some foxing and occasional light spots,
Full vellum binding with manuscript title to spine, endpapers renewed
Text in Latin
Reserve: $1,400.00
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Venice, [Hieronymus Polus], 1587.
size 6 by 7 3/4"
Woodcut architectural title, fully illustrated with about 600 woodcut engravings depicting scenes from scripture, ranging from portraits of prophets, saints, and evangelists to dramatic scenes from the histories of the Old Testament and the life of Christ, and ending with an imaginative Apocalypse cycle.
Many of these are the work of Lyonnaise artist Bernard Salomon (1506-61), known by the sobriquet "Le Petit Bernard" for his small engravings rich with detail. Others are based on the biblical woodcuts of Hans Holbein.
Title chipped at fore-edge and laid down, a few pages are missing and supplied in old manuscript (visible on the photo), some foxing and occasional light spots,
Full vellum binding with manuscript title to spine, endpapers renewed
Text in Latin
Reserve: $1,400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1587 BIBLE ILLUSTRATED antique VELLUM BOUND 16th CENTURY BIBLIA LATINA
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