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BIBLE, German. Das Neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi. Verdeutscht von D. Martin Luther. Stuttgart, S. G. Liesching, 1840.
4o (258 x 179 mm). Engraved vignette on title, 4 engraved plates, numerous initials in gilt and hand-painted (some spotting throughout). Maroon velvet binding, brass onlay border, brass clasp, cream watered silk doublures and end papers, edges in gilt and gauffered with WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS OF ANGELS AND CHERUBS (some light wear to velvet near clasp); original folding case (broken).
4o (258 x 179 mm). Engraved vignette on title, 4 engraved plates, numerous initials in gilt and hand-painted (some spotting throughout). Maroon velvet binding, brass onlay border, brass clasp, cream watered silk doublures and end papers, edges in gilt and gauffered with WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS OF ANGELS AND CHERUBS (some light wear to velvet near clasp); original folding case (broken).