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Mainz Bible of 1661

Printed in Mainz, the historic city where Johannes Gutenberg invented Western printing in the 15th century, this edition served as a reference in the region for many decades.
It is dedicated to Johannes Philipp von Schönborn, the powerful prince-archbishop of Mainz and archchancellor of the Holy Roman Empire

Poor condition of the cover; some pages at the end of the work are very damaged.
Seems to be complete with all these engravings. Some engravings have old restorations.

Dimensions
29 x 22 x 15 cm
Weight 2.5 kg

Bible de Mayence de 1661

 Imprimée à Mayence, la ville historique où Johannes Gutenberg a inventé l'imprimerie occidentale au XVe siècle, cette édition a servi de référence dans la région pendant de nombreuses décennies.
Elle est dédiée à Johannes Philipp von Schönborn, le puissant prince-archevêque de Mayence et archichancelier du Saint-Empire romain

Mauvais état de la couverture , certaines pages en fin d'ouvrage sont très abimées.
Semble être complet de toutes ces gravures. Restaurations anciennes de certaines gravures.

dimensions
29 x 22 x 15 cm
poids 2,5 kg

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Bibel / Das ist / Die Heilige Schrifft / Alten und Neuen Testaments [Bible de Mayence] - 1661

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The German-language Bible *Bibel / Das ist / Die Heilige Schrifft / Alten und Neuen Testaments* [Bible de Mayence], published by Caspar Ulenberg in 1661, is in poor condition.

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The German-language Bible Bibel / Das ist / Die Heilige Schrifft / Alten und Neuen Testaments [Bible de Mayence], published by Caspar Ulenberg in 1661, is in poor condition.

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