AA.VV. - Biblia - 1713-1714
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SACRED COSMOGRAPHY AND CALVINIST POWER IN THE GREAT DUTCH FOLIO
Impressive imperial folio edition, 1714, of the famous Statenbijbel, the official Bible of the Dutch Reformed, translated by mandate of the States General and approved by the Synod of Dordrecht (1618–1619). This monumental three-volume folio suite represents one of the peaks of European Protestant culture: not only sacred text, but political, identity-building, and pedagogical instrument. The iconographic apparatus, with full-page aquarelle maps, transforms Scripture into a true biblical cosmography, in which the world, sacred history, and the geography of salvation merge into a coherent and powerful visual system.
MARKET VALUE
Complete seventeenth-century editions of the Statenbijbel in multiple folio volumes, with engraved and colored maps, typically sell for between €2,000 and €3,000, with higher prices for complete copies of the maps, well preserved and in solid contemporary bindings.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION
Three volumes. Contemporary full leather bindings with blind-stamped covers; spines with raised bands, partly restored; some joints loose, covers abraded. Five double-page aquarelle maps and a large double-page engraved plan: World, Paradise, Holy Land, Jerusalem, Canaan, and the journeys of the Apostles. Text printed in two columns in Gothic type, with a wide marginal apparatus of commentary. Front matter engraved; browning and minor foxing; woodworm gallery in the second volume. Xylographic printer’s device at the end. In old books with a long history, there may be some imperfections not always noted in the description. Pp.: (4); 28nn; 328; 4nn; 132; (4). (4); 44nn; 436; (4). (4); 168; 4nn; 268; (4).
FULL TITLE AND AUTHOR
Biblia, dat is De gantsche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle de canonijcke boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments.
Dordrecht, Jacob en Pieter Keur, 1713; Amsterdam, Pieter Rotterdam, 1714
AA.VV.
CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE
The Statenbijbel, first published in 1637, represents the foundational text of Dutch Protestantism. Commissioned by the States General and sanctioned by the Synod of Dordrecht, it was conceived as an official translation from the original languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek), with a theological and political aim both: to unify religious practice and strengthen the identity of the young Republic.
The 1714 edition testifies to the full maturity of this tradition. The cartographic apparatus plays a central role: the maps are not mere illustrations but interpretive tools of Scripture. The world, Paradise, the Holy Land, and the Apostolic journeys are visualized according to a geography of redemption, transforming the Bible into a sacred atlas.
The text, accompanied by dense marginal commentary, reflects Calvinist exegesis culture, oriented toward personal reading but guided by a rigorous interpretive system. The work thus presents itself as a total object: a liturgical book, a study manual, and a political-religious symbol.
BIOGRAPHY OF THE TEXT
The Bible is the foundational text of the Jewish-Christian tradition, composed between the 1st millennium BCE and the 1st century CE. The Statenbijbel represents one of the most influential Protestant translations, comparable in importance to the English King James Bible, and it played a decisive role in shaping modern Dutch language and culture.
PRINTING HISTORY AND CIRCULATION
From the first edition of 1637, the Statenbijbel was reprinted for over a century, becoming the standard Bible for Protestant families in the Netherlands. The 1714 edition, produced among Dordrecht, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, reflects an advanced stage of the publishing tradition, with richer illustrative apparatus and widespread diffusion. Complete copies with aquarelle maps are today particularly prized and less common on the market.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
STCN (Short-Title Catalogue Netherlands), records for the 1714 edition of the Statenbijbel.
Darlow, T.H. – Moule, H.F., Historical Catalogue of the Printed Editions of Holy Scripture, no. 3337.
Poortman, E. – Augusteijn, C., Kaarten in Bijbels, pp. 230–236.
ICCU/OPAC SBN, catalogs of Statenbijbel editions held in Italian libraries.
WorldCat/OCLC, international records of the edition.
Van der Krogt, P., Koeman’s Atlantes Neerlandici, for the Dutch cartographic context.
Seller's Story
Luxury Books: Your Go-To Guide for Nabbing Literary Treasures!
Embarking on the thrilling journey of collecting rare and timeless printed works? Here's your snappy rundown, "The Collector's Cheat Sheet," to ensure you're not just flipping pages but stacking up the value:
1. Edition and Rarity: Rarity is the name of the game. First editions, limited printings, and books flaunting unique features like eye-catching illustrations or mind-blowing bindings? Consider them the VIPs of the collector's world.
2. Condition & Dimension: Picture this – a book in mint condition, untouched by the woes of wear and tear. Now, flip the script: wear, foxing, discoloration – they're the villains here. And don't forget to size up the dimensions, because a book's size matters in the collector's universe.
3. Authenticity: In a world of replicas and forgeries, verifying a book's authenticity is your superhero move. Expert examination and authentication – your trusty sidekicks in this quest.
4. Provenance: Who owned it before you? If the book has hobnobbed with famous figures or danced through historical events, its value skyrockets. Every book has a story, but some have blockbuster tales.
5. Demand and Market Trends: Think of book values as the stock market of the literary world. Stay savvy on collector trends and market shifts to ride the waves of value.
6. Subject Matter: Some topics are like fine wine – they get better with time. Dive into subjects with a timeless appeal or ride the wave of emerging cultural and historical relevance.
7. Binding and Design: Beauty is more than skin deep. Intricate bindings, stunning covers, and illustrations – these are the accessories that make a book runway-ready in the collector's eyes.
8. Association Copies: Books with a personal touch – whether it's a connection to the author or a famous personality – elevate the historical vibes. A book with a backstory? Count us in.
9. Investment Potential: Passion is the engine, but some collectors eye future returns. Keep in mind, though, that the book market can be as unpredictable as a plot twist.
10. Expert Advice: New to the game? Don't play solo. Seek wisdom from the book gurus, hit up book fairs, and join collector communities. We at Luxury Books are the Yodas of the rare book galaxy, helping you build collections that scream sophistication and cultural clout.
Because collecting rare books isn't just about dollar signs – it's a journey of preserving heritage and embracing literary treasures. Happy collecting!
Translated by Google TranslateSACRED COSMOGRAPHY AND CALVINIST POWER IN THE GREAT DUTCH FOLIO
Impressive imperial folio edition, 1714, of the famous Statenbijbel, the official Bible of the Dutch Reformed, translated by mandate of the States General and approved by the Synod of Dordrecht (1618–1619). This monumental three-volume folio suite represents one of the peaks of European Protestant culture: not only sacred text, but political, identity-building, and pedagogical instrument. The iconographic apparatus, with full-page aquarelle maps, transforms Scripture into a true biblical cosmography, in which the world, sacred history, and the geography of salvation merge into a coherent and powerful visual system.
MARKET VALUE
Complete seventeenth-century editions of the Statenbijbel in multiple folio volumes, with engraved and colored maps, typically sell for between €2,000 and €3,000, with higher prices for complete copies of the maps, well preserved and in solid contemporary bindings.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION
Three volumes. Contemporary full leather bindings with blind-stamped covers; spines with raised bands, partly restored; some joints loose, covers abraded. Five double-page aquarelle maps and a large double-page engraved plan: World, Paradise, Holy Land, Jerusalem, Canaan, and the journeys of the Apostles. Text printed in two columns in Gothic type, with a wide marginal apparatus of commentary. Front matter engraved; browning and minor foxing; woodworm gallery in the second volume. Xylographic printer’s device at the end. In old books with a long history, there may be some imperfections not always noted in the description. Pp.: (4); 28nn; 328; 4nn; 132; (4). (4); 44nn; 436; (4). (4); 168; 4nn; 268; (4).
FULL TITLE AND AUTHOR
Biblia, dat is De gantsche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle de canonijcke boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments.
Dordrecht, Jacob en Pieter Keur, 1713; Amsterdam, Pieter Rotterdam, 1714
AA.VV.
CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE
The Statenbijbel, first published in 1637, represents the foundational text of Dutch Protestantism. Commissioned by the States General and sanctioned by the Synod of Dordrecht, it was conceived as an official translation from the original languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek), with a theological and political aim both: to unify religious practice and strengthen the identity of the young Republic.
The 1714 edition testifies to the full maturity of this tradition. The cartographic apparatus plays a central role: the maps are not mere illustrations but interpretive tools of Scripture. The world, Paradise, the Holy Land, and the Apostolic journeys are visualized according to a geography of redemption, transforming the Bible into a sacred atlas.
The text, accompanied by dense marginal commentary, reflects Calvinist exegesis culture, oriented toward personal reading but guided by a rigorous interpretive system. The work thus presents itself as a total object: a liturgical book, a study manual, and a political-religious symbol.
BIOGRAPHY OF THE TEXT
The Bible is the foundational text of the Jewish-Christian tradition, composed between the 1st millennium BCE and the 1st century CE. The Statenbijbel represents one of the most influential Protestant translations, comparable in importance to the English King James Bible, and it played a decisive role in shaping modern Dutch language and culture.
PRINTING HISTORY AND CIRCULATION
From the first edition of 1637, the Statenbijbel was reprinted for over a century, becoming the standard Bible for Protestant families in the Netherlands. The 1714 edition, produced among Dordrecht, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, reflects an advanced stage of the publishing tradition, with richer illustrative apparatus and widespread diffusion. Complete copies with aquarelle maps are today particularly prized and less common on the market.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
STCN (Short-Title Catalogue Netherlands), records for the 1714 edition of the Statenbijbel.
Darlow, T.H. – Moule, H.F., Historical Catalogue of the Printed Editions of Holy Scripture, no. 3337.
Poortman, E. – Augusteijn, C., Kaarten in Bijbels, pp. 230–236.
ICCU/OPAC SBN, catalogs of Statenbijbel editions held in Italian libraries.
WorldCat/OCLC, international records of the edition.
Van der Krogt, P., Koeman’s Atlantes Neerlandici, for the Dutch cartographic context.
Seller's Story
Luxury Books: Your Go-To Guide for Nabbing Literary Treasures!
Embarking on the thrilling journey of collecting rare and timeless printed works? Here's your snappy rundown, "The Collector's Cheat Sheet," to ensure you're not just flipping pages but stacking up the value:
1. Edition and Rarity: Rarity is the name of the game. First editions, limited printings, and books flaunting unique features like eye-catching illustrations or mind-blowing bindings? Consider them the VIPs of the collector's world.
2. Condition & Dimension: Picture this – a book in mint condition, untouched by the woes of wear and tear. Now, flip the script: wear, foxing, discoloration – they're the villains here. And don't forget to size up the dimensions, because a book's size matters in the collector's universe.
3. Authenticity: In a world of replicas and forgeries, verifying a book's authenticity is your superhero move. Expert examination and authentication – your trusty sidekicks in this quest.
4. Provenance: Who owned it before you? If the book has hobnobbed with famous figures or danced through historical events, its value skyrockets. Every book has a story, but some have blockbuster tales.
5. Demand and Market Trends: Think of book values as the stock market of the literary world. Stay savvy on collector trends and market shifts to ride the waves of value.
6. Subject Matter: Some topics are like fine wine – they get better with time. Dive into subjects with a timeless appeal or ride the wave of emerging cultural and historical relevance.
7. Binding and Design: Beauty is more than skin deep. Intricate bindings, stunning covers, and illustrations – these are the accessories that make a book runway-ready in the collector's eyes.
8. Association Copies: Books with a personal touch – whether it's a connection to the author or a famous personality – elevate the historical vibes. A book with a backstory? Count us in.
9. Investment Potential: Passion is the engine, but some collectors eye future returns. Keep in mind, though, that the book market can be as unpredictable as a plot twist.
10. Expert Advice: New to the game? Don't play solo. Seek wisdom from the book gurus, hit up book fairs, and join collector communities. We at Luxury Books are the Yodas of the rare book galaxy, helping you build collections that scream sophistication and cultural clout.
Because collecting rare books isn't just about dollar signs – it's a journey of preserving heritage and embracing literary treasures. Happy collecting!
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Number of books
3
Subject
Religion
Book title
Biblia
Author/ Illustrator
AA.VV.
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1713
Publication year youngest item
1714
Height
400 mm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
256 mm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Dordrecht, Jacob en Pieter Keur, 1713; Amsterdam, Pieter Rotterdam, 1714
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Fold out maps or plates, Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
1436
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