15th Mar, 2019 10:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 841
 

A SIXTEENTH CENTURY BIBLE ALONG WITH A VICTORIAN BIBLE

SIXTEENTH CENTURY BIBLE,
published 1549, along with another Victorian bible (2)

 

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Sold for £240
Estimated at £100 - £200


Condition Report


  • 16th Century Bible:

    • The title page is pictured, this is in Latin and bears printed date '1549'. The bible appears to have been published in Paris.

    • The early bible is in worn condition, consistent with age. Marks and stains visible to pages throughout. Wear to some pages and page edges, some tearing and folding to page edges. Wear and losses to spine and cover of bible. Please see additional photographs.

    • Additional photographs added to illustrate details contained to interior of the 16th century bible.



 
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