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Rare & Interesting Books & Ephemera Auction

Wed, Oct 28, 2020 12:00AM EDT
Lot 149

18th century Old Testament Folio Illustrated Engravings

Estimate: $80 - $150

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The Old Testament, early to mid-18th century, lacking title page and any printer's information, folio (16 x 10 inches), contemporary leather boards rebacked and cornered, illustrated throughout with engravings and fold-out plates. AN INCOMPLETE COPY as it starts with Genesis Chapter IV (Cain and Abel). All text presumably complete after that. Missing some illustrations and most fold-out plates are missing large pieces. Other plates have been rebacked. The fold-out plan of Jerusalem engraved by J. Basire is present and complete.
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