18th C. French Engravings "Figures de la Bible" (33)
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European, French, 1730. 33 original engravings from "Figures de la Bible" (author: Gerard Hoet, publisher: P. de Hondt, artists: Gerard Hoet and others) ca. 1730. An impressive ensemble of 33 original engravings by Gerard Hoet and others from "Figures de la Bible" (ca. 1730). This set includes wonderful biblical scenes such as The Offering of the Magi, Christ Appears to the Disciples from the Sea, Ascension of Christ, Shepherds surrounding Jesus in the Manger, and more. All with texts cited in the original (Hebrew for Old Testament, Greek for New Testament), German, English, French, Latin, and Dutch at the foot of each plate. Size (pages): ~15.25" L x 9.75" W (38.7 cm x 24.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica California USA
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European, French, 1730. 33 original engravings from "Figures de la Bible" (author: Gerard Hoet, publisher: P. de Hondt, artists: Gerard Hoet and others) ca. 1730. An impressive ensemble of 33 original engravings by Gerard Hoet and others from "Figures de la Bible" (ca. 1730). This set includes wonderful biblical scenes such as The Offering of the Magi, Christ Appears to the Disciples from the Sea, Ascension of Christ, Shepherds surrounding Jesus in the Manger, and more. All with texts cited in the original (Hebrew for Old Testament, Greek for New Testament), German, English, French, Latin, and Dutch at the foot of each plate. Size (pages): ~15.25" L x 9.75" W (38.7 cm x 24.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica California USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#141512
Condition
Expected age wear with toning, stains, nicks/tears to peripheries etc. but imagery and text are still strong. Each page is held within a protective plastic sleeve.
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18th C. French Engravings "Figures de la Bible" (33)
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