1700 Visscher Illustrated History Of Biblical Events In Five Languages

Afbeeldingen der voornaamste Historien, soo van het Oude als Nieuwe Testament.

Description

3 parts in one volume. [8] + 71 + [1] + 121 + [1] pp.

This history of Biblical events is printed in 5 languages (Dutch, German, Latin, English and, French). Extensively illustrated with engraved Biblical scenes.

This rare Print Bible is also called the “Schutbijbel” because of the name of the engraver of the prints, Pieter Hendrik Schut (1619-1662). Schut also added his own designs to the Merian prints. Each title print is in Latin, Dutch, German, English, and French. The Sacred Histories of the Old and New Testament, represented by very artificial figures. Preface in four languages. There is also a caption in rhyme in these five languages ​​under each engraving. Complete copy with 277 engravings by Pieter Schut after the prints of Mattheus Merian.

Binding

Professionally rebacked and restored with new plain endpapers in dark calf. Spine with six raised bands with gilt tooling and ruling within compartments. Text presented in single column Roman font with the German translation in black letter.

Condition

Pages are crisp and clean. Wide margins throughout. Occasional spotting, browning but overall quite clean, bright, and tight.

References

OCLC 71352766