Lot 1073
  • 1073

(Dibdin, Thomas Frognall)

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • Holbein, Hans. Icones Veteris Testamenti. Illustration of the Old Testament [Introduction by T.F. Dibdin]. London: William Pickering, 1830
  • Ink, paper and cow
8vo (7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 196 x 120 mm). Aldus pinter's woodcut on title and ninety woodcuts in text after Holbein by John and Mary Byfield; half of the quires browned (tinted?), foxing and spotting, occasionally severe. Original contemporary red silk binding; spine rubbed, joints fragile. Modern red morocco case.

Provenance

Stoughton R. Vogel (according to Mr. Pirie's papers). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1968

Literature

 Jackson 73; Windle and Pippin A54a

Catalogue Note

One of the twelve copies on India paper.