Lot 21
Lot 21
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Selneccer's commentaries on the Prophets

Chained binding, 1567

    Price Realised USD 6,930
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    USD 5,000 - USD 8,000
    Selneccer's commentaries on the Prophets

    Chained binding, 1567

    Price Realised USD 6,930
    Price Realised USD 6,930
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    CHAINED BINDING – SELNECCER, Nicolaus (1530-1592). Die propheten Oseas, Joel und Nicheas ausgelegt. Leipzig: Jacob Berwald, 1568 [bound with:] –. Die propheten Jonas, Nahum, Abacuc… Leipzig: Jacob Berwald, 1567.

    Protestant Biblical commentary in a contemporary binding with chain. The binding is stamped with the sigil of the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg in Silesia, ruled at the time by the Silesian Piasts.

    Two works in one, quarto (200 x 153mm). Woodcut printer's device at the end of each work (repairs to outer corner of final gathering, some toning, spots). Contemporary blindstamped pigskin over wooden boards, dated "I:H 1592" and with stamped armorial of the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg in Silesia, catchplates, chain (worn). Custom box. Provenance: signature on title and flyleaf.
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