Bidspirit auction | 1590 BIBLE FIGURES BY TOBIAS

1590 BIBLE FIGURES BY TOBIAS STIMMER ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED W/ 170 WOODCUTS - Novae TOBIAE STIMMERI sacrorum Bibliorum figurae. Newe Biblische Figuren, durch Tobiam Stimmer gerissen. Mit Lateinischen und Teutschen Versen ausgelegt New Biblical Figures by Tobias Stimmer with Latin and German verses by Joh. Fischart. Strasbourg, Jobin; 1590 - at colophon 1589) With woodcut printer's mark and 170 text woodcuts by Tobias Stimmer 94 leaves, Green morocco binding, richly decorated in gilt Gilt edges A beautiful series of Stimmer's Bible illustrations, first published in 1576 by Garwin in Basel. Each leaf with two woodcuts, including the Latin and German verses by Fischart. - Two bookplates. Size 4 by 6 3/4 inches Text in Latin and German Tobias Stimmer (1539 – 1584 was a Swiss painter and illustrator. His most famous work is the paintings on the Strasbourg astronomical clock. 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.