Bidspirit auction | 1780 THE TRIUMPH OF DEATH

1780 THE TRIUMPH OF DEATH ENGRAVINGS BY HOLBEIN ANTIQUE LE TRIOMPHE DE LA MORT - Oeuvre de Jean Holbein ou Recueil de gravures d'apres ses plus beaux ouvrages ... Part I Le triomphe de la mort. Basel ; 1780 With 2 engraved illustrations and 47 copperplate engravings by Christian de Mechel after Holbein on 12 plates and 2 additional plates Bound with: Part II La passion de Notre Seigneur. Basel; 1784 With 2 unnumbered plates, engraved title, 12 numbered, full-page engraved plates. Period cardboard binding with manuscript title to the spine - Brunet III, 251. Cohen/R. 493. Massmann p. 56. - First edition. contains the complete Dance of Death sequence, with the excellent copperplate engravings directly based on Holbein's original woodcuts. Bookplate of Edward Cheney. Folio. Size about 11.5 by 15 inches Text in French. 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.