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[Schut, Pieter Hednrik]. Amsterdam: for Nicolai Visscher [Nicolaus Visscher], [ca. 1700]. folio (13 x 8.75 in.). 3 parts in one volume. [8],71,[1],121,[1]pp. Over 275 copper engravings by Matthaeus Merian.
This history of Biblical events is printed in 5 languages (Dutch, German, Latin, English and, French). Extensively illustrated with engraved Biblical scenes.
This scarce Print Bible is also called the Schutbijbel because of the name of the engraver of the prints, Pieter Hendrik Schut (1619-1662). Schut also added his own designs to the Merian prints. Each title print is in Latin, Dutch, German, English, and French. The Sacred Histories of the Old and New Testament, represented by very artificial figures. Preface in four languages. There is also a caption in rhyme in these five languages under each engraving. Complete copy with 277 engravings by Pieter Schut after the prints of Mattheus Merian.
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Professionally rebacked and restored with new plain endpapers in dark calf. Spine… Read More

London: Longmans, Green, and Co. 8vo (7 x 5 in). Printed title page followed by contents and introduction. Commentary in single column with footnotes in double column below. Occasional illustrations and a few maps within the text. Four additional fold-out maps bound in the back. Pagination: (xxii), 850, [4, fold out maps] pp. Binding: Blue paneled calf with gilt rolled border. Spine with five raised bands and elaborate tooling to compartments. One red morocco label with title in gilt. Marbled blue edges. Marbled endpapers. Condition: Rubbed to edges. Joints lightly worn but not cracked and holding well. St. Edmunds ex-library stamp on recto of title. Pages clean, crisp, and bright. Note: A scholarly masterpiece illuminating the journey and teachings of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Spanning St. Paul's travels, trials, and theological insights, the book meticulously traces his transformation from persecutor to apostle. Through vivid narratives and historical context, it offers… Read More