- 611
Bible. Dutch
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Bybel, dat is, de gansche H. Schrift (Het Nieuwe Testament; De Boeken genoemt Apocryphe). Gorinchem: Nicolaas Goetzee, 1748
- Paper
3 volumes in 2 (NT and Apocrypha bound together), folio (463 x 275mm.), large paper copy, engraved frontispiece, additional engraved title-page for Picart's Figures de la Bible dated 1720 at start of OT and NT, engraved arms of the Princes of Orange and Nassau, 212 engraved plates (29 double-page), 12 double-page engraved maps (dated 1748-1750), contemporary mottled calf with gilt border, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-pieces, blue marbled edges, occasional light foxing of text leaves (heavier in second volume); sold as a collection of plates not subject to return
Literature
Darlow & Moule 3350 (a copy without the Apocrypha but with the Metrical Psalms)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This copy of the States-General Bible has been interleaved with Bernard Picart's lavish bible illustrations, printed in Amsterdam in 1720; see lot 612* for another copy of this Bible with plates by Jan Luyken.