Rare Large Folio "Hohenlohische Bible" with 212 Copper Engravings - 1763

Rare Large Folio "Hohenlohische Bible" with 212 Copper Engravings (Nuremberg, 1763) Up for auction is a historically significant Catholic Folio Bible published in 1763 in Nuremberg under the protection of Prince Carl Albrecht of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, featuring the Imperial privilege of Emperor Francis I. Key Feature: This volume is complete with all 212 highly detailed copper engravings by renowned Nuremberg engravers such as Adam Ludwig Wirsing, Johann Nusbiegel, and Johann Justin Preissler, illustrating iconic Old and New Testament passages. Condition Report: Binding: Heavy wear and defects to the binding. Clasps are missing. First Pages: Front leaves show heavy creasing, staining, tears, and old paper/tape repairs. Main Text & Engravings: The core text block and all 212 copper engravings remain complete and well-preserved with typical age toning and light foxing. Dimensions: 38 x 25 x 10 cm Weight: 4.1 kg

Stima:€220

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