Antonio Martini - La Bibbia - 1840
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Antonio Martini - La Bibbia, two illustrated hardback volumes in Italian from 1840, totaling about 1500 pages.
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The Bible – Old and New Testament – Antonio Martini – Milan, 1840 – 2 illustrated volumes
Interesting nineteenth-century edition of the Bible in Italian, composed of two large bound volumes, with the text of the Old and New Testaments in the translation of Antonio Martini, Archbishop of Florence.
From the frontispiece pages visible in the photographs the following editorial data can be read:
THE BIBLE – Old and New Testament
Translated into Italian and with notes declared
by Antonio Martini, Archbishop of Florence
Milan – Edoardo Sonzogno, Publisher – 1840
Volume I is indicated as illustrated with 227 engravings. Volume II is also illustrated, with an indication on the frontispiece of 38 engravings. The work features the text laid out in multiple columns and numerous black-and-white illustrations inserted within the pages; among those documented in the photographs one observes engravings of a biblical, historical and iconographic nature.
The two volumes retain rigid period bindings in brownish tones, with pages of considerable thickness. The edges show a marked and uniform amber-toned coloration, consistent with the age of the work.
Condition
The copy shows evident signs of time and use, compatible with a work dating from the first half of the nineteenth century. The photographs particularly show yellowing and browning of the paper, widespread foxing, stains and halos, more pronounced on some initial pages. Folds, warping and other signs of use are also visible.
In some preliminary pages there are old traces of adhesive tape or prior repair attempts. There are also pencil annotations on the flyleaf of one of the volumes. The bindings show wear along the edges, corners and hinges, while the page edges show the natural darkening due to age.
Given the antique nature of the work, the photographs are an integral part of the conservation description and prospective buyers are invited to examine them carefully to assess condition, defects, wear and characteristics of the item. The completeness of each individual page or plate cannot be certified solely on the basis of the available images.
Overall this is a fascinating illustrated Italian Bible from 1840, in two volumes, of interest both as a testimony to nineteenth-century Italian religious publishing and as a collectible item for a antiquarian library.
Note: this description has been prepared with the aid of artificial intelligence systems based on the provided photographs.
The Bible – Old and New Testament – Antonio Martini – Milan, 1840 – 2 illustrated volumes
Interesting nineteenth-century edition of the Bible in Italian, composed of two large bound volumes, with the text of the Old and New Testaments in the translation of Antonio Martini, Archbishop of Florence.
From the frontispiece pages visible in the photographs the following editorial data can be read:
THE BIBLE – Old and New Testament
Translated into Italian and with notes declared
by Antonio Martini, Archbishop of Florence
Milan – Edoardo Sonzogno, Publisher – 1840
Volume I is indicated as illustrated with 227 engravings. Volume II is also illustrated, with an indication on the frontispiece of 38 engravings. The work features the text laid out in multiple columns and numerous black-and-white illustrations inserted within the pages; among those documented in the photographs one observes engravings of a biblical, historical and iconographic nature.
The two volumes retain rigid period bindings in brownish tones, with pages of considerable thickness. The edges show a marked and uniform amber-toned coloration, consistent with the age of the work.
Condition
The copy shows evident signs of time and use, compatible with a work dating from the first half of the nineteenth century. The photographs particularly show yellowing and browning of the paper, widespread foxing, stains and halos, more pronounced on some initial pages. Folds, warping and other signs of use are also visible.
In some preliminary pages there are old traces of adhesive tape or prior repair attempts. There are also pencil annotations on the flyleaf of one of the volumes. The bindings show wear along the edges, corners and hinges, while the page edges show the natural darkening due to age.
Given the antique nature of the work, the photographs are an integral part of the conservation description and prospective buyers are invited to examine them carefully to assess condition, defects, wear and characteristics of the item. The completeness of each individual page or plate cannot be certified solely on the basis of the available images.
Overall this is a fascinating illustrated Italian Bible from 1840, in two volumes, of interest both as a testimony to nineteenth-century Italian religious publishing and as a collectible item for a antiquarian library.
Note: this description has been prepared with the aid of artificial intelligence systems based on the provided photographs.
Details
Number of books
2
Book title
Antonio Martini - La Bibbia
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1840
Language
Italian
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
1500
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