- 105
Bible. Dutch
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Biblia, dat is de gantsche H. Schrifture. Dordrecht: Pieter and Jacob Keur, 1729
- Paper
3 volumes in one, folio (396 x 240mm.), engraved title-page, 6 double-page engraved maps, additional double-page engraved title-page for Luyken's Icones biblicae veteris et novi testamenti dated 1747 at start of Old Testament, 61 double-page engraved plates (numbered 1-62 with the title-page as plate number 1), contemporary Dutch diced calf with blind-stamped centrepiece, metal corner-pieces and clasps, lacking one strap, joints cracked, ends of spine chipped, lacking small section of calf from edge of upper board
Literature
cf. Darlow & Moule 3337 (Keur's 1714 edition)
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 Jan Luyken's lavish bible illustrations, printed in Amsterdam in 1747.