[BIBLE]. The Holy Bible [...] translated... - Lot 7 - L'Huillier & Associés

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[BIBLE]. The Holy Bible [...] translated... - Lot 7 - L'Huillier & Associés
[BIBLE]. The Holy Bible [...] translated [...] by Mr. Le Maistre de Saci. Paris, Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, 1789. - year XII [1803/1804]. 12 volumes in-8°, rooted calf, double golden filet framing the plates, large and discreet pattern cruciform in the centre, smooth spine grotesquely decorated, gilt edges (period binding). "New edition", MONUMENTAL by its ILLUSTRATION, comprising 300 figures with the letter engraved after MARILLIER and a folded map of the Holy Land drawn by CHANLAIRE and engraved by TARDIEU (volume XII). From the Volume VI (An VIII/1800), MONSIAU also participated in the illustration. CELEBRATED EDITION of the BIBLE, given by THE MAISTER OF SACI, in a version which became the OFFICIAL REFERENCE. at the end of the 18th CENTURY. Volume XII contains a dictionary of sacred geography, a table of contents and a list of subscribers. Head and corners very lightly rubbed; small freckles and some pricking; slight wetness (in Volume I). Cohen, 935-936; Printed Bibles, 574 ff.
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