[MORTIER (Pierre)]. History of the Old and New Testaments. A - Lot 214

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[MORTIER (Pierre)]. History of the Old and New Testaments. A - Lot 214
[MORTIER (Pierre)]. History of the Old and New Testaments. Antwerp, Mortier, 1700. 2 vols. large in-folio, granite calf, richly decorated ribbed spines, rich gilt decoration framing the covers with gilt motifs in the spandrels and a large central iron, also gilt (Dutch binding of the period). First edition illustrated with 2 frontispieces, 2 title vignettes, 3 header vignettes, 2 lettrines, 27 culs-de-lampe and 5 double maps, as well as 214 hors-texte plates, here in an excellent edition despite being a copy "with the nails". A fine work, much sought-after for its magnificent etching under the direction of David van der Plaes. (Brunet III, 200.) Presented here in a sumptuous period Dutch binding decorated with a large central medallion depicting the Ark of the Covenant guarded by an angel. Some minor old wear or restoration, some minor interior defects including a few tears without missing pages.
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