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Delft Bible of 1477 – Magnificent Complete Facsimile Edition – 2 Volumes – 1977 – Mint Condition

A magnificent, complete facsimile edition of one of the most important monuments in the history of Dutch printing: the Delft Bible of 1477.

The original Delft Bible was printed on 10 January 1477 by Jacob Jacobszoon van der Meer and Mauricius Yemantszoon van Middelborch in Delft, the Netherlands.

It is regarded as the first substantial book printed in the Dutch language and represents a landmark in the history of European typography and vernacular Bible translation.

The original edition is believed to have been printed in approximately 250 copies, of which only around 50 surviving examples are known worldwide.

This beautifully produced facsimile was published in 1977 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the original edition.

The 1977 Jubilee Edition

Published by Buijten & Schipperheijn / Repro-Holland, Amsterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn.

The edition faithfully reproduces the original 15th-century printing, including its magnificent Gothic typography, decorated initials and characteristic red rubrication.

The reproduction was produced photographically and printed on high-quality laid paper.

The two substantial volumes are attractively bound in brown, leather-textured bindings with gilt lettering and decorative lines on the spines.

Both volumes are housed in their original matching protective slipcase.

Complete with Original Accompanying Material

This exceptional set includes:

- Both volumes of the facsimile Bible.
- The original protective slipcase.
- The separate historical introduction, De Delftse Bijbel in het Licht der Historie, by Prof. Dr. C.C. de Bruin.
- The original commemorative calligraphic sheet featuring Job 19:23–24 in Dutch, English and Hebrew, designed by Malla Carl Blumenkranz of Jerusalem.
- The special Dutch postage stamp issued for the 500th anniversary of the Delft Bible, postmarked 8 March 1977.

The historical introduction provides valuable information about the original printing and its importance in Dutch cultural and religious history.

Condition

Complete and in virtually mint condition.

Both volumes are exceptionally well preserved, with clean, fresh interiors and attractive bindings.

The original slipcase and accompanying commemorative material are present. The calligraphic sheet is preserved separately, as originally supplied.

A particularly attractive and complete example of this important commemorative edition.

Bibliographical Details

Title: De Delftse Bijbel van 1477 – Facsimile van de oorspronkelijke druk

Publication: Amsterdam / Alphen aan den Rijn, Buijten & Schipperheijn / Repro-Holland

Year: 1977

Format: Two substantial hardcover volumes, approximately 28 cm high

Additional material: Historical introduction, commemorative calligraphic sheet and anniversary postage stamp

Binding: Decorative brown bindings with gilt lettering, housed in the original slipcase

Condition: Near mint / exceptionally well preserved

An impressive collector's edition commemorating 500 years of Dutch-language book printing.

An attractive acquisition for collectors of early printing, incunabula, Bible history, Dutch cultural heritage and fine facsimile editions.

Please note: this is the high-quality 1977 facsimile edition, not an original 1477 incunable.
No pagination.