LUYKEN, Jan. Icones Biblicae Veteris et N.Testamenti. Amsterdam: J. Covens & C. Mortier, [c.1729]. Oblong 2° (430 x 497mm). Engraved title, 11 engraved maps and plans, 61 double-page engraved plates (of 62, lacking plate 5). (All leaves with central vertical fold crease, very light spotting and browning.) Late 19th-century half vellum over marbled boards (extremities lightly rubbed).
LUYKEN, Jan. Icones Biblicae Veteris et N.Testamenti. Amsterdam: J. Covens & C. Mortier, [c.1729]. Oblong 2° (430 x 497mm). Engraved title, 11 engraved maps and plans, 61 double-page engraved plates (of 62, lacking plate 5). (All leaves with central vertical fold crease, very light spotting and browning.) Late 19th-century half vellum over marbled boards (extremities lightly rubbed).

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LUYKEN, Jan. Icones Biblicae Veteris et N.Testamenti. Amsterdam: J. Covens & C. Mortier, [c.1729]. Oblong 2° (430 x 497mm). Engraved title, 11 engraved maps and plans, 61 double-page engraved plates (of 62, lacking plate 5). (All leaves with central vertical fold crease, very light spotting and browning.) Late 19th-century half vellum over marbled boards (extremities lightly rubbed).

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