Pierre Mariette - Veteris Testamenti figurae / Novi Testamenti figurae - 1652
Description
Pierre Mariette - Veteris Testamenti figurae / Novi Testamenti figurae - 1652
Art, Religion - Quantity: 1 - tipped in plates - Book
"VETERIS TESTAMENTI FIGURAE, NOVI TESTAMENTI FIGURAE"
by Pierre Mariette (1603 - 1657)
1652
First edition
EXTREMELY RARE VOLUME
The only other known specimen is found at the Cathedral of Saint - Pierre in Beauvais in France.
Considered "Heritage of France".
156 Tables for the Old Testament
77 Tables for the New Testament
Business suit.
In 8vo oblong (17.5 x 23.5 cm)
Beautiful slightly rear full leather binding, with title on the spine and various gilt decorations.
Weak hinges. All three margins are colored red.
Beautiful marbled guard cards, both at the beginning and at the end of the volume.
The full page illustrations are wonderful, with beautiful play of light and shadow. The legend is in both Latin and French.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
For any doubts or further photos please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Lot details
- Object
- Book
- Number of Books
- 1
- Subject
- Art, Religion
- Author/ Illustrator
- Pierre Mariette
- Book Title
- Veteris Testamenti figurae / Novi Testamenti figurae
- Condition
- Good
- Publication year oldest item
- 1652
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Language
- French, Latin
- Original language
- Yes
- Binding/ Material
- Leather
- Extras
- tipped in plates
- Number of pages
- 233
- Dimensions
- 17.5×23.5 cm