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BIBLE, Slavonic. Evangelion [The Holy Gospels translated by Petr Mogila]. Lvov: [Mikhail Slezka], 1690.
2o (305 x 193 mm). Title within woodcut border with full-page illustration of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the reverse, 4 full-page woodcuts of the Evangelists by Evstafii Zavadelvov dated 1681-83, woodcut illustrations in the text, headpieces and initials, printed in red and black. (Slightly soiled and dampstained, a few tears.) Contemporary green vellum over paper boards, the upper cover applied with a brass Crucifix amid stars with cornerpieces of the Evangelists, the lower cover with stud cornerpieces, brass clasps, edges gauffered and gilt (slightly worn and loose)
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