Bidspirit auction | 1582 BIBLE GERMAN ILLUSTRATED BY

1582 BIBLE GERMAN ILLUSTRATED BY BOCKSBERGER & JOST AMMAN ANTIQUE BIBLIA FOLIO - Bibell, Das ist, alle Bücher Alts und News Testaments verteutscht durch Johan Dietenberger. Koln, (Cologne), G.Calenius u. Quentel Erben ; 1582 Small folio: 8 1/2 by 12 3/4” with 2 woodcut title borders and numerous text woodcuts 6 lvs., 450 lvs., 138 (recte 139) lvs. Blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards. - VD16 B 2796. Bible collection Wurtt. LB, E 516. Wedewer, Dietenberger 475. - Based in text and design on the edition of 1567 with the series of illustrations with monogramms HE and SHF, partly cut after J.M . Bocksberger and Jost Amman. Clasps defective, worn covers The OT title page is detached. The last 2 leaves are detached, with damaged margins. Lacks endpapers. Occasional stains, some toning and foxing. Text in German. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.