Bidspirit auction | 1659 FIGURES OF THE BIBLE

1659 FIGURES OF THE BIBLE IN DUTCH ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED W/ 233 ENGRAVINGS VELLUM - Merian, M. ICONES BIBLICAE FIGGERS OF THE BIBLE Bybel Printen, vertonende de voornaemste Historien en Afbeeldts els der Sacred Scripture. In't Neer-duyts gestelt door R. Anslo. Op nieuws vermeerdert met verscheyde Nieuwe Koopere Platen. Amsterdam, G. Joosten for D. Danckertz; 1659 3 parts in one volume Small folio: 7 3/4 by 11 3/4” With copper frontispiece and 233 engravings in text. 1 leaf, 166 pages; 1 leaf, 82 pages. Original vellum manuscript title to the spine and embossed crowned coat of arms on both covers Vellum soiled, lacks ties, frontis repaired at the lower margin - Wuthrich III, 23, 6b. - Reprint of Merian's multilingual work ”Icones biblicae” from 1625-27. This edition with the Dutch extension by Reyer Anslo (first published in 1648) and 13 additional engravings by Pieter Holsteyn. The etchings are mostly reversed engravings without Bible passages; the accompanying verses such as the copper title ”Icones biblicae” in 5 Languages ??with Dutch explanations. Some foxing and dampstains few marginal damages or tears , old ownership entry and modern ex libris on the front pastedown cover Text in Dutch 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.