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Lot 137
ANTIQUE 1736 GERMAN BIBLE WITH BRASS ORNAMENTS AND LARGE PIGSKIN ILLUSTRATIONS
Estimate: $1,750 - $2,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $25,000 | $1,000 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
Year/Century: 18th century
Language: German
Subject: Illustrated
Binding: Vellum
Description: The Bible is the inspired writings of the Old and New Testaments, including those of... H. And Luther... in our German mother tongue... carried out... As an antecedent of Mr. Johann Michael Dilherrns. (Dilherr Bible) Nuremberg, Endters Erben, 1736 Features about 145 text woodcuts by E., three full-page engravings, and an engraved title for the NT. Porzel following J.J. Sandrart Title page, 12 lvs., 1180 pp. Large folio measuring 9 3/4 by 15 1/4" and having a thickness of 5". Original hand-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, with brass fittings (spine re-laid, binding repaired, and endpapers replaced), missing clasps. Title page of the Old Testament restored. Overall, a clean, restored copy with some toning.
Condition
Ships From Beverly Hills, CA
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