(Bible) - [Catholische Bibell [...]] [- Das New [sic] Testament [...]]. [Zu Côln, Arnoldt Quentel, 1607]. 2 parts in 1 vol. in-f° (text n.c., title-page missing, some spotting and browning, some lvs repaired or reinforced). Modern binding : half...
Estimation :
200 / 250
Adjudication :
380 €
Description
calf, brown buckram boards with central brass medallion, ribbed spine with red label (clasps partially lacking, rubbed spine). Roman Catholic Bible, but with the Epistles and the Apocalypse in Luther's version, translated by the Dominican friar Johann Dietenberger (c. 1475-1537) and with more than 100 woodcuts, mostly signed Virgil Solis, within ornamental frames. Text in Gothic type on two columns, titles in woodcut borders with coats of arms and scenes of the Old and the New Testament. # Darlow & Moule II-421 1 ; # VD17 12:652957E; # not in Renier (mentions an edition in 1572). ^ Traduction par le dominicain Dietenberger, abondamment illustrée de bois in texto, la plupart signées Virgile Solis. Demi-veau moderne (texte n.c., pet. défauts, fermoirs manquants, dos frotté).
