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Biblia Das 1st: Die Gantz Heilige Schrifft

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Biblia Das 1st: Die Gantz Heilige Schrifft
Biblia Das 1st: Die Gantz Heilige Schrifft Teutsch. D. Mart[in] Luth[er]. Sampt Einem Register/Summarien, Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good ++ Condition. RARE LUTHERAN BIBLE in German, two volumes in one. 1567, 1556. 18 leaves, 352 leaves, 382 leaves. Bound in vellum, with ornate blind stamped/tooled designs, over wooden boards with bevelled edges, raised bands on spine. 4 etched corner bosses on front & back covers, 2 etched clasp catches, with working leather and etched clasps. Includes two title pages in red & black ink, bearing ornamental woodcut borders, one full page dedication portrait, text illustrations throughout, flourished initials, with annotation. Wear to upper backstrip, front hinge cracked, ocasional water stain.