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MARTIN, John (1789-1854). Illustrations of the Bible. London: Charles Tilt, 1839. 2° (436 x 295mm). 20 mezzotint plates by and after Martin. (About half the plates with medium to heavy marginal spotting, a few slightly water-stained and one also frayed at margins, several plates and text leaves detached.) Original green cloth (worn).
MARTIN, John (1789-1854). Illustrations of the Bible. London: Charles Tilt, 1839. 2° (436 x 295mm). 20 mezzotint plates by and after Martin. (About half the plates with medium to heavy marginal spotting, a few slightly water-stained and one also frayed at margins, several plates and text leaves detached.) Original green cloth (worn).

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MARTIN, John (1789-1854). Illustrations of the Bible. London: Charles Tilt, 1839. 2° (436 x 295mm). 20 mezzotint plates by and after Martin. (About half the plates with medium to heavy marginal spotting, a few slightly water-stained and one also frayed at margins, several plates and text leaves detached.) Original green cloth (worn).

Martin's darkly dramatic mezzotint Illustrations of the Bible, were first issued in parts, 1831-35.

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