1763 BIBLE ILLUSTRATED IMPRESSIVE PIGSKIN FOLIO AMAZING BRONZE FITTINGS antique

img{max-width:100%}BIBLE in GERMAN OLD and NEW TESTAMENT das ist die ganze Heilige Schrift alten und neuen Testaments. Auf gnadigste Veranlassung Sr. Durchleucht zu Hohenlohe und Waldenburg Schillingsfurst besorgt. 4 parts in one volume Nurnberg, J. J. Fleischmann (parts 3-4: C. de Launoy); 1763 Impressive massive folio. Size 9 1/2 by 14 3/4" Thickness 3 1/4" Copper title, engraved portrait and 212 text copper-plates by A.L. Wirsing. 16 leaves, 664, 272, 315 pages, 19 leaves; 96 (instead of 98) pages. Bible collection Wurtt. LB, E 1517; Darlow-M. 4248. - So-called Hohenlohe or lottery Bible. "Said to have been printed for a lottery, and often called the 'Lottery Bible'" (D.-M.). With a portrait of CA v. Hohenlohe and a small view of Schillingsfürst on the copper title. The text copperplates by Funck, Nusbiegel, Wirsing and others, partly after Matthaus Merian. The magnificent bronze fittings each with a half-sculptural putto, rocailles and ornaments in relief. Original pigskin over wooden boards with 8 bronze corner fittings and 4 clasps (lacks catches) Spine with raised bands and title label Covers rubbed, somewhat stained. Some wear. Copper title with small edge wear and slightly pasted over with textile tape in the gutter (to reinforce the inner joints : the front and back ones), occasional small, partially repaired edge wear. text in German ===================================== Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for the shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution