Religious books

695 results

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Rare Luther Bible, Zunkel Brothers, Regensburg 1756, complete and in good original condition

Estimation

€900 - 1,200

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

The Turkish Bible, or the very first German translation of the Qur’an, 1772

Estimation

€300 - 400

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Box set containing three facsimiles of the Montserrat Book of Hours, Spain, ca. 2019, published by CM Editores. Facsimiles of manuscripts Ms 58, 66, and 851 from the library of the Montserrat Monastery. All richly illustrated with miniatures, borders, and initials. Velvet-bound volumes with wooden covers and embossed, gold-colored metal fittings. Presented in an elaborately crafted burl wood case. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Case approx. 44 x 28 x 14 cm

Estimation

€300

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Theological book Nova Methodus in Praecipuos Scrpturae Sivinae Locos by Erasmus Sarcerius, printed in Basel in 1555. Richly embossed period leather binding on wood, with original bronze/brass book clasps. Binding repaired and reinforced; signs of insect damage on the rear quarter. Otherwise in fairly good condition. Approx. 18 x 13 x 8 cm

Estimation

€150

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Luther Bible, Lüneburg 1694, by Johan Stern. Embossed leather binding on wood, in good condition; front cover loose, book clasp missing. Dimensions: approx. 22 x 15 x 10 cm

Estimation

€80

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Book “The Most Accurate and Latest Depiction of the Turkish Court” by Charles des Ferriol, printed in 1719 in Nuremberg by Adam Jonathan Felßecker. Parts I and II in one volume. With 120 copperplate engravings (including folded plates: Wedding, Funeral, Water Pipe) as well as a folded sheet of musical notation. Title in black and red, with some letters slightly missing in places. 19th-century cardboard binding, slightly worn and discolored. Approx. 20 x 17 x 4 cm

Estimation

€800

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Book “Al-Jughrafya al-umumiyya,” an Arabic translation of Conrad Malte-Brun’s Universal Geography. Published in the first half of the 19th century at the Bulak or Bulaq Printing House in Cairo. Translated by Rifa'a al-Tahtawi. Contemporary cardboard cover with leather spine, repaired and reinforced, worm-eaten. Approx. 35 x 23 x 3 cm

Estimation

€200

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Ernst Fuchs, The Bible: The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, Complete Edition Translated from the Original Texts and Edited by Vinzenz Hamp, Meinrad Stenzel, and Josef Kürzinger, Pattloch Verlag 1996, gold-colored, deeply embossed leather binding, 3-page gold edging, numerous illustrated plates by Ernst Fuchs, in original velvet-lined case, numbered 6820, like new, 31 x 24.5 x 11 cm

Estimation

€150

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Facsimile of Matthäus Merian’s 1630 Copperplate Bible, the New Testament; this is a luxurious reprint by Coron, published in 2005. Folio format, leather-bound with gold embossing, metal clasps, gilt edges. Approx. dimensions: 44 x 31 x 5 cm

Estimation

€80

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

The Bible According to Salvador Dalí, 2nd half of the 20th century. Pattloch Verlag, Augsburg 1997. Illustrated with Salvador Dalí’s complete Bible cycle. Red faux leather binding with the author’s signature, blue edges on three sides, minimal wear, approx. 35 x 26 x 7 cm,

Estimation

€100

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

A collection of religious and theological books, 17th to 19th centuries. In period bindings, mostly leather. Various titles, including 2 Bibles, etc. Some are in poorer condition; title pages are missing, etc. Please inspect in person. Dimensions: approx. 33 x 22 x 9 cm

Estimation

€80

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Folio Facsimile Collection “Masterpieces of the World—Eichler Collection,” published by EBKM around 2010, an elaborately crafted box set containing 11 reproductions of medieval book pages, each mounted on metal plates. Each is housed in a fabric sleeve. On the lid is a replica of a brass sundial with a compass. Heavily constructed. Approx. 50 x 38 x 9 cm

Estimation

€100

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Folio Facsimile Collection “Treasures of Illumination — "Mysterious Encounters," published by Belser, Stuttgart, 2020; elaborately crafted linen slipcase containing 4 reproductions of medieval book pages and similar items from the Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana, each mounted on boards. Includes an accompanying booklet. Slipcase with minor wear, approx. 44 x 30 x 10 cm

Estimation

€100

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Folio Facsimile Collection “Treasures of Illumination — “Of Love and Friendship,” published by Belser, Stuttgart, 2019; an elaborately crafted linen slipcase containing 4 reproductions of medieval book pages and similar items from the Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana, each mounted on boards. Includes an accompanying booklet. Plates with minimal wear, approx. 44 x 30 x 10 cm

Estimation

€100

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Facsimile edition of “Stephan Lochner Prayer Book 1451,” 2nd half of the 20th century, published by Coron Verlag. Facsimile and commentary volume in an original case lined with red velvet, featuring a glued-on miniature capital letter. Facsimile in an embossed, beige full-leather binding with four bands, a spine label, two brass clasps, and three-sided color-edged pages; 235 leaves. Commentary by E. Hönig in a gold-embossed handmade paper binding with a gold-embossed title and an inset colo

Estimation

€150

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Hymnal “For the Protestant Church in Württemberg, 1912, Large Edition,” published in Stuttgart, gold-edged, leather binding embossed and featuring an elaborate Art Nouveau silver clasp, openwork design with sun motifs and floral elements. Buckle with monogram, maker’s mark “MH” and “12” (soldered), likely an old addition. Dimensions: approx. 21 x 13 x 3.5 cm

Estimation

€110

live November 7 | 10:00 AM

Hymnal “For the Protestant Church in Württemberg,” published in Stuttgart in 1856, gold-edged, leather binding embossed and with a silver clasp, featuring an embossed cherub motif. The clasp is openwork. Inside: handwritten dedication, a bookmark, and similar items. Dimensions: approx. 14.5 x 10 x 3.5 cm

Estimation

€60

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

MEXICO. ORDER OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE.

Estimation

€1,200 - 1,400

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

RELIC MEDALLION of Saint Thérèse, made of blackened wood and gilded brass, containing a rich arrangement of paper curls in coral and gold, decorated with scrolls. In the center, a handwritten scroll reads: “Ruban touché... bras de...”. Below this inscription is the ribbon, topped by a row of small pearlescent beads.

Estimation

€150 - 200

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

Small book-shaped RELIQUARY made of tortoiseshell, revealing a rich arrangement of red, blue, and gold paper medallions (St. Felicis, St. Timothy, etc.).

Estimation

€300 - 400

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

MISSEL ROMAIN, Paris, Didot Frères, 1854. One Vol. Infolio, black leather binding, brass spandrels. Wear and tear.

Estimation

€50 - 60

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PROCESSIONAL of the Church of Poitiers, Jean-Felix Faulcon, Poitiers, 1771.

Estimation

€80 - 120

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

A bound volume titled "L'artisan liturgique," covering the period from January 1927 to December 1934. It contains extensive documentation on the history and craftsmanship of liturgical objects during the Art Deco period. Published by the Abbey of Saint André de Lophem in Belgium.

Estimation

€200 - 300

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

(SAINT CYPRIAN).

Estimation

€300 - 400

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JESUS CHRIST by Louis Veuillot. A Study of Christian Art. Paris, 1877. Published by Firmin Didot.

Estimation

€120 - 150

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Roman Breviary, Society of St. John the Evangelist, Desclée, Lefebvre, and the Pontifical Society, publishers. 1885, two vols. in quarto, full red morocco binding with small-stamped gold lettering "H.J. silver wedding 1885"; spine with raised band also small-stamped in gold, title label, and volume number label. Presented in a leather-covered slipcase stamped with the small-iron mark “H.J. silver wedding 1885 and the IHS.” Signs of wear.

Estimation

€200 - 300

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

THE HOLY BIBLE OF CANON CRAMPON, Published by the Cercle du bibliophile, 1969

Estimation

€80 - 100

live November 7 | 10:30 AM

MISSALE ROMANUM, H. DESSAIN, 1858, 1 vol. in-folio, full red morocco binding, first and fourth plates gilded with small iron, centered on the crucifixion, surrounded by the tetramorph, inscribed "Souvenir de reconnaissance par MARIE TSAS à l'occasion de sa première communion 20 mars 1864", spine ribbed and titled, spines engraved "Pensionnat de demoiselles dirigé par les soeurs du Sacré coeur de Marie à ALSEMBERG". Wear, restoration, foxing.

Estimation

€150 - 200

live November 7 | 11:00 AM

Two illuminated leaves from a medieval Book of Hours, probably France, 1390-1420

Estimation

€250 - 500

live November 7 | 11:00 AM

two antique Dutch bible books each with silver locks

Estimation

€100 - 200

timed auction Until November 7 | 10:50 PM

Christening Gift Set with Prayer Book, Notebook, and Bow Tie

Starting price

€120

live November 8 | 02:00 PM

[RELIGIOSA] Saint Christopher of Buxheim—Embossed Reliquary Case. A luxurious reliquary case designed to hold a devotional engraving. This is most likely a custom-made case from the 18th century, designed to hold a copy of the famous engraving of Saint Christopher of Buxheim, measuring 14.5 x 10 cm, which was in circulation in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.A two-piece, interlocking case with a faux-marble interior lining. The front cover is magnificently embossed with a gold-plated de

Estimation

€300 - 500

live November 9 | 10:00 AM

Religious book, 18th century. “Six Books on True Christianity” by Johann Arndt, published in 1767 in Erfurt by Johann Friedrich Hartung. With numerous engravings. Also includes “Paradiesgärtlein” (“Little Garden of Paradise”), a collection of Christian virtues and prayers. Bound in leather with embossed decoration. Repaired and restored; completeness not verified. Approx. 22 x 18 x 9 cm

Estimation

€60

live November 9 | 10:00 AM

Illustrated Bible titled “Biblical Figures of the Old Testament, Entirely Artistically Depicted—By the world-famous Vergilium Solis, painter and engraver from Nuremberg, printed in Frankfurt am Main in 1565 by Johannem Woffium,” Title missing; handwritten transcription in its place; preface missing; provenance: Oberlauterbach Castle Library, Rottenburg. Landscape format, cardboard binding. Repaired and reinforced, approx. 22 x 16 x 3 cm

Estimation

€100

timed auction Until November 10 | 08:17 PM

THE SMALLEST BOOK IN THE WORLD A so-called "tiny" book containing the Lord's Prayer in several languages, bound in a hinged gold-plated metal cover.

Starting price

€20

live November 11 | 10:00 AM

Tengler, Ulrich

Estimation

€500 - 800

live November 11 | 02:00 PM

DANTE-DALI "THE DIVINE COMEDY"

Estimation

€3,000 - 3,500

live November 11 | 02:00 PM

DANTE-DALI "THE DIVINE COMEDY"

Estimation

€3,000 - 3,500

live November 11 | 02:30 PM

JOHANN SADELER I (1550–1600), after MAERTEN de VOS (1532–1603)

Estimation

€100 - 200

timed auction Until November 11 | 10:39 PM

ZAKARIAS (Hanna), pen name of Gabriel THERY. Islam: A Jewish Enterprise, from Moses to Muhammad. Volumes I and II. Published by the author, Cahors, 1955. Paperback, 355 and 336 pp. In good condition.

Starting price

€20

timed auction Until November 11 | 10:52 PM

A portfolio containing a collection of religious engravings: “The Fifteen Mysteries of the Living Rosary,” published by the Society for the Propagation of Good Images (1837); The Sacred Heart of Mary; Saint Philomena; Saint Anne; The Sacred Heart of Jesus; etc. Primarily 19th century. Water stains, minor imperfections.

Starting price

€5

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

A Heartfelt Outpouring Before God: Devotional Morning and Evening Prayers, Prayers for Mass, Confession, and Communion, as well as prayers useful in all manner of matters, together with various psalms and litanies. With a calligraphic title page featuring a hand-drawn border. No place, 1755. 384 pp. Contemporary red morocco binding with gilt spine, gold-embossed fillets and raised edges, and gilt edges on three sides (slightly worn).

Estimation

€300 - 450

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Kabbalah - Della Kabala Numerica. Italian manuscript on paper. With numerous diagrams and tables in the text. Italy, 18th century. 62 leaves (the first 2 and the last one are blank). Written in cursive with a brown pen. 19.5 x 13 cm. Bound in contemporary Carta rustica (dusty).

Estimation

€300 - 450

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A Marian Mirror of Virtues, presented to all devout worshippers of Mary as a guide, accompanied by various prayers that may be recited in honor of Mary daily, weekly, or monthly. Manuscript. With 26 copperplate engravings (approx. 11 x 6 cm) by Melchior Rein, 6 running titles (within the pagination), and numerous initials. No place of publication, ca. 1730. 2 leaves, 318 (16 blank) pp. Contemporary red morocco binding with blind embossing and punched gold edges; inside cover lined with colored b

Estimation

€400 - 600

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Minuscule—An early 18th-century parchment volume written in a late medieval minuscule script. Cover: 10.5 x 6.5 cm; total visible length: 15 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 300

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Orient - Al-An'am al-Sharif (The Noble Cattle). Arabic-Turkish manuscript on smoothed paper. Features a double header at the beginning, 42 prayer medallions in foliage frames, and 28 miniatures, all executed in colored pen and brushwork with gold; the script borders and verse separators are also in gold. Ottoman Empire, dated 1244 H. (1866 CE). 114 leaves, mostly 11 lines each, in black Nashki script with red highlights. 16.5 x 11.5 cm. Contemporary brown-red leather binding with a flap closure;

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

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Orient—Quran. Arabic manuscript on smoothed paper. With 2 'unwans' and 25 marginal fleurons in gold and color. Ottoman Empire, ca. 1800. 304 folios. Folio size: 17 x 10.5 cm. Text block: 11 x 6.3 cm. 15 lines. Naskhi script in black ink, text block enclosed in a double frame of gold line and black pen, surah titles in white pen on a gold background, gold dots as verse separators, highlights in red. Contemporary gold- and blind-embossed Oriental leather binding with a flap (cover and flap loose

Estimation

€600 - 900

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Orient—Qur'an. Arabic manuscript on smoothed paper. With 2 'unwans' and 40 marginal fleurons in gold and color. Ottoman Empire, AH 1220 (= 1805). 307 folios. Folio size: 17.5 x 10.5 cm. Text area: 12 x 7 cm. 15 lines. Naskhi script in black ink; text block enclosed in a double frame of gold line and black pen; surah titles in white pen on a gold background; gold dots as verse separators; highlights in red. Contemporary gold- and blind-embossed Oriental leather binding with a flap (gilding part

Estimation

€600 - 900

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Orient—Religious treatise. Arabic manuscript on paper. Includes 1 mounted drawing of a tapestry in brown brushwork. Arab-Persian region, mid-19th century. 612 (instead of 614) pp. Sheet size: 11.5 x 11.5 cm. Text area: 9.5 x 7.5 cm. 16 lines. Naskhi script in brown-black ink, text block enclosed in double red border lines, pale green punctuation, highlights in red. Contemporary blind-embossed Oriental leather binding with a flap (spine and flap slightly cracked, minor wormholes, endpapers roug

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Baptismal Letters—A collection of 19 printed and embossed envelopes for baptismal letters, featuring elaborate embellishments made of chromolithographs, relief cardboard, wax, gauze, silk, silver braid, gold foil stamping, upholstery fabric, etc. Germany, letters dated 1885–1915. Each approx. 12 x 8 cm. Mostly in original, partly printed cardboard boxes (these are scuffed, soiled; some lids are loose or missing).

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Biblia gallica - The Holy Bible According to the Vulgate Edition: Revised by order of our Holy Father Pope Sixtus V and printed by authority of Clement VIII. Enriched with necessary illustrations and tables. 3 parts in 1 volume. With a large woodcut title vignette, over 400 woodcut illustrations in the text, 3 full-page and 6 half-page woodcuts by Pierre Eskrich and Antoine Pinet. Lyon, Claude Morillon, 1614. 41 x 25 cm. Contemporary blind-stamped leather binding over wooden boards with 2 clasps

Estimation

€400 - 600

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Biblia germanica - Catholic Bible. This is the complete Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, based on the ancient Vulgate Latin translation, approved by the Holy Catholic Church, and used by it without interruption to this day, with the necessary summaries for each chapter, and with many engravings of the most notable historical events, along with a clear index of all the Gospels and Epistles for Sundays and the feast days most commonly observed in Germany, as well as a Biblical Catechi

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Biblia hebraica—The Hebrew Bible, collated with the best printed editions—particularly those of Clodius, Levsden, Iablonski, and Opitii—as well as several manuscript codices. Compiled by... Ioh. Henr. Maius... ...with annotations by Georgius Christianus Bürcklin. With an engraved frontispiece. Frankfurt, Johann Philipp Andreae, 1716. 5 unnumbered leaves, 10 pp., 1 unnumbered leaf, 686 numbered leaves, 2 unnumbered leaves. Leaves 22 x 17 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with spine lab

Estimation

€200 - 300

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Biblia polyglotta - Biblia Universa. And the Hebrew Text with a Latin Translation by Xantis Pagnini of Lucca: Benedictus Ariae Montani of Seville, and others, who diligently compiled this work with meticulous attention to Hebrew terminology. With a copperplate title page by Joh. Dürr after M. I. Frentzel and S. Spetner. Leipzig, Kirchner, 1657. 12 leaves, 183 pp., 282 pp., 84 pp., 203 pp. — And: Novum Testamentum Graecum, with the Latin interpretation of the Vulgate, the Greek text inserted i

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Dietrich, Veit. A Summary of the Entire Bible, the Old and New Testaments, Briefly Outlining What Is Most Necessary and Useful for Young People and the Common Man to Know and Learn... Diligently revised, expanded, and improved. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 2 woodcut vignettes. Nuremberg, Johan vom Berg and Ulrich Neuber, 1553. 170 unnumbered leaves, 178 unnumbered pages. Leaves 32 x 20 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding over wooden boards with 2 brass clasps (slightly stained, edges ru

Estimation

€300 - 450

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Fabri, Johannes (of Heilbronn). A Christian, Simple Catechism. That is, an account and instruction for the faithful, very good, useful, and comforting for the young, and necessary to know, written quite briefly and faithfully by a peace-loving man. With woodcut title border. Augsburg, Ulhart, ca. 1550. 51 leaves. 14.5 x 9.5 cm. New cardboard cover.

Estimation

€400 - 600

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann. The Book of the Pomegranate. Known in Latin as Malogranatus, it contains many and varied wholesome and sweet instructions and teachings for those who are beginning, advancing, and perfected, together with a spiritual interpretation of the exodus of the children of Israel from Egypt. With a title woodcut and 6 full-page text woodcuts by Hans Baldung Grien. Strasbourg, Knobloch, 1516. 164 leaves (the last one blank), 30.5 x 21 cm. Contemporary pigskin binding over

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Heidelberg Catechism—Major Christianae Reformatae Religionis Catechismus Heydelbergensis ... That is: The Heidelberg Large Catechism ... translated into High German by Gregorium Thomson. Frankfurt am Main, Daniel Fievet, 1670. 8 leaves, 434 pp., 10 leaves. 17.5 x 10 cm. Contemporary parchment binding (stained and dusty).

Estimation

€400 - 600

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

The Psalter of David, the most eminent prophet, son of Jesse, a great psalmist and outstanding harpist: published solely by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, without any external assistance; And shrewdly divided into three quinquagenas by Diuum Aurelium Augustinum: carefully printed to be preferred to all other books of the prophets, to the praise of the almighty God. Epigram to the reader. Leipzig, Thanner, 1514. 59 leaves. 31 x 21.5 cm. 18th-century calfskin binding (spine and fore-edges res

Estimation

€400 - 600

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel of Mark: VIII. On the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. On the Feeding of the Five Thousand. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 31 unnumbered leaves. 20.5 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

Estimation

€200 - 300

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

The Staffort Book—A Comprehensive and Thorough Account of the Alleged Christian Objections, Published Under the Name of … Mr. Ernst Friderichen, Margrave of Baden … Against the Christian Formula of Concord … Published in Staffort, Truck, in the year 1599 … issued in Truck by the theologians appointed for this purpose by the State of Württemberg. Tübingen, Gruppenbach, 1601. 12 leaves, 989 pp., 29 leaves. 21.5 x 18 cm. Contemporary parchment binding with roller and plate stamps (sligh

Estimation

€200 - 300

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Theology - Lehnemann, Johannes. Historical Account of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antorff, Once Famous in the Sixteenth Century, and the Dutch Congregation of the Augsburg Confession in Frankfurt am Main That Emerged from It. With an engraved portrait frontispiece and 1 text plate. Frankfurt, Fleischer, 1725. 8 leaves, 187 pp., 2 leaves. 21 x 17 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding (covers scuffed).

Estimation

€200 - 300

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Theology—The Newly Expanded Hamburg Hymnal … As Well as Those for Home Devotions. 2 parts in 1 volume. Part 2 with a special title: Christian Prayers, to Be Used Daily During the Hearing of the Word of God, the Reading of the Bible, and the Celebration of the Holy ... Along with the Sunday Church Prayer and Admonition before the Altar. With a double-page, engraved frontispiece. Hamburg, König, 1744. 12 leaves, 640 pp., 16 leaves; 24 pp. 16 x 7 cm. Contemporary gold-embossed parchment bindin

Estimation

€300 - 450

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Theology - Huguenots - The Psalms of David in Verse. A new edition, revised one last time based on all previous editions and expanded to include several sacred hymns for the principal solemnities. With a woodcut frontispiece and numerous musical scores. Berlin, published by the Widow Laurent, 1741. 590 pp. 8.5 x 5 cm. Contemporary leather binding, gilt edges (worn, spine with missing sections, clasp missing).

Estimation

€300 - 450

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Osnabrück - - Acta Synodalia Osnabrugensis Ecclesiae ab anno Christi 1628. With an engraved title page. Cologne, J. Kalckhoven, 1653–1657. 9 leaves, 336 pp., 6 leaves, pp. (337–)422, 58 pp. on parchment from an old manuscript (worn and dusty, inner folds torn).

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Torniello, Agostino. Annales Sacri et Profani, Ab Orbe Condito Ad eundem Christi passione redemtum, collated with the Sacrosancta Scriptura and the works of the Gentiles, arranged within itself according to the truth of the times in a true and orderly manner ... With copperplate illustrations. 2 volumes in 1 volume. With a wide engraved title border, 3 double-page copperplate maps, 21 (10 double-page and 1 fold-out) copperplate plates, and several woodcut illustrations. Frankfurt, Schönwetter

Estimation

€300 - 450

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Judaica - Buchholz, Carl August. Documents Concerning the Improvement of the Civil Status of the Israelites. Edited and accompanied by an introduction. Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cotta, 1815. 157 pp. 20 x 12 cm. Original cardboard binding.

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Judaica - Lund, Johann. The Ancient Jewish Sanctuaries, Religious Services, and Customs ... in a Detailed Description of the Entire Levitical Priesthood, and in Five Distinct Books ... Together with a Preface by Heinrich Muhl. With an engraved frontispiece, portrait, 38 (4 fold-out) copper plates by J. W. Michaelis, and several woodcut illustrations. Hamburg, Spiering for Liebernickel, 1701. 21 leaves, 1,090 pp., 68 leaves; 34 x 21 cm. Contemporary-style half-leather binding with spine label and

Estimation

€400 - 600

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Occulta - Meder, David. Judicium Theologicum, or A Christian and Brief Consideration of the Reputation and Confession of the Brotherhood of the Praiseworthy Order of the Rosicrucians: Whether a Christian, with a clear conscience and without offending the honor of God, may join this fraternity. Sincere and well-intentioned, addressed to all who are devoted to natural magic (Magiae naturali).... With title border. Danzig, Hünefeld, 1616. 29 leaves, 3 blank leaves. 14.5 x 8.5 cm. New cardboard bin

Estimation

€600 - 900

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Biblia - Illustrated Bible - Krauss, Johann Ulrich. Historical Illustrated Bible, Parts 1–5 in 1 volume. With 5 engraved title pages, 5 engraved frontispieces, and 136 engraved plates. Augsburg, Krauss, 1705. 39 x 24.5 cm. Contemporary leather binding with spine label and gilt lettering.

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Biblia germanica - Bible. That is, all the books of the Old and New Testaments, faithfully translated into German according to the translation traditionally used in Christian churches, and illuminated with many edifying annotations, by Dr. Johann Dietenberger. Now corrected and improved in many places, and adorned with beautiful, artful illustrations. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 141 woodcuts by Virgil Solis and the monogramist SHF. Cologne, Quentel, 1626. 3 leaves, 450 pp.; 139 (err. 138) pp., 1 l

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Biblia germanica - Biblia. That is: the entire Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, based on Martin Luther’s translation ... to which are also appended necessary indexes and a harmony of the New Testament ... by Christoph Matthäus Pfaff. 3 volumes. With 2 double-page copperplate maps, 3 (1 double-page) copperplate plates, and 2 engraved header vignettes. Tübingen, Cotta, 1729. 9 leaves, 1,256 (err. 1,248) pp., 4 leaves, 572 (err. 582) pp. 43 x 28 cm. Contemporary leather bindings wi

Estimation

€500 - 750

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Biblia germanica—The Bible, that is: The Entire Holy Scripture, Old and New Testaments. Translated into German by Dr. Martin Luther: And, by the most gracious decree … of Lord Ernst, Duke of Saxony … explained according to the true meaning of the words. ... In addition to the usual, carefully revised biblical indexes, it includes, among other things, a report on the comparison of Jewish and biblical months, measures, weights, and coins ... With a copperplate title page, 11 engraved running

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

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Biblia germanica - Sacra Biblia. That is: the entire Holy Scripture, Old and New Testaments, faithfully translated into German by Dr. Johann Dietenberger according to the traditional translation used in Christian churches, now newly divided into specific verses, improved in many places, and provided with a useful index. Copperplate title page by Montalegre, engraved title vignette, 5 (of 24) copperplate plates, and numerous initials. Nuremberg and Frankfurt, Lochner, 1747. 25 leaves, 1020 (err.

Estimation

€300 - 450

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Biblia germanica - Sacra Biblia. That is: the entire Holy Scripture, Old and New Testaments ... translated into German by Dr. Johann Dietenberger, now newly divided into specific verses, corrected in many places, and provided with a useful index. With a copperplate title page, 24 copperplate plates, and numerous initials. Nuremberg, Lochner, 1728. 25 leaves, 1020 (err. 1018) pp.; 288 (err. 298) pp. 38 x 22.5 cm. Period blind-stamped pigskin binding over wooden boards with 2 brass clasps (slightl

Estimation

€400 - 600

live November 12 | 12:00 PM

Biblia germanica - Sacra Biblia. That is: The Complete Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, based on the latest Roman Sixtine Edition, translated by Caspar Ulenberg. 6th edition, newly revised. 2 parts and an index in 1 volume. With 2 engraved frontispieces. Prague, Höger, 1730–31. 12 leaves, 1,228 pp.; 327 pp., 3 leaves; 32 leaves. 21 x 13 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with handwritten spine label (worn).

Estimation

€200 - 300

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Biblia latino-germanica - Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis ... Bible, or Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, According to the Ancient and Commonly Used Latin ... Translation; With the Latin text prefixed ... edited by Thomas Aq. Erhard. 2 volumes. 2nd printing. With 1 copperplate engraving. Augsburg, Strötter, 1726. 16 leaves, 905 pp.; 732, 36 (err. 40) pp. 37 x 22.5 cm. Contemporary blind-stamped parchment bindings with 2 clasps (stained; spine of vol. 1 restored).

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€300 - 450

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Biblia latino-germanica - The Holy Bible, Vulgate edition, revised by order of Pope Sixtus V. Accompanied by a new German translation. Published by the theologians of the monastery of D. Etton, commonly known as Ettenheim Abbey, of the Order of St. Benedict, under the direction of G. Cartier. 4 parts in 2 volumes. With 65 copperplate engravings by M. Tyroff, H. Sperling, G. D. Heumann, I. G. Pintz, P. A. Kilian, and others, based on works by Johann Melchior Füßli. Constance, J. F. Bez, 1751. 3

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€500 - 750

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Biblia latino-germanica - The Holy Bible, Vulgate Edition, Approved by Order of Pope Sixtus V ... Edited by Father Germanus Cartier, Third Edition. 4 volumes. With 65 copperplate engravings by Pintz, J. C. Müller, C. G. Gittemberger, and others. Constance, Betz, 1770. 37 x 22.5 cm. Contemporary brown leather bindings with spine labels (2 covers with a few wormholes, scuffed, corners bumped).

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€260 - 400

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Biblia latino-germanica - The Holy Bible, Vulgate Edition, Approved by Order of Pope Sixtus V ... Edited by Father Germanus Cartier. 4 parts in 2 volumes. With 64 (5 folded) copper plates by Georg David Nessenthaler, Elias Schaffhauser, Tobias Lobeck, Georg Pintz, and Johann Gottfried Tholot. Constance, Betz, 1751. (34), 754 (err. 758), (4); (2), 572 (err. 562); (2), 588; (2), 571, (53), 12 pp. 39 x 24 cm. Contemporary blind-stamped pigskin bindings on wooden boards (clasps defective, rubbed, an

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€300 - 450

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Illustrated Bible - Krauss, Johann Ulrich. Historical Illustrated Bible, Part One (–Five). In 1 volume. With 5 engraved title pages, 5 engraved frontispieces, and 136 engraved plates. Augsburg, Krauss, 1705. - Bound together: The same author. Biblical Angels and Artwork. With an engraved title page, an engraved frontispiece, and 30 engraved plates. Ibid., 1715. 36 x 24 cm. Contemporary leather binding with spine label (slightly rubbed).

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€200 - 300

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Breydenbach, Bernhard von. This book recounts the holy pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to the Holy Sepulcher, and to the highly venerated Virgin and Martyr Saint Catherine. With a woodcut title page, 7 woodcut plates (5 folded, 2 double-leaf) (some with text on the reverse) and 14 woodcut illustrations (including 6 alphabets). Speyer, Peter Drach, c. 1505. 112 unnumbered leaves (A10, B-S6). 33 x 22.5 cm. New half-leather binding.

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€3,500 - 5,000

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Crautwald, Valentin. On the Rebirth and Origin of a Christian. A Thorough Explanation of Christ’s Saying in John, Chapter 3. Whatever that water may be, from which the children of God are born (from above), V. C. S. Augsburg, Ulhart, 1538. 24 (1 blank) unnumbered leaves. 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

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€200 - 300

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Cyril of Alexandria. The distinguished work of the blessed Father Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria, on the Gospel of John: translated by George of Trebizond, and carefully revised for the second edition. - Thesaurus ... XIV books ... on the consubstantiality of the Son ... against heretics ... - Commentaries on Leviticus, arranged in XVI books. 3 parts in 1 volume. With 3 woodcut title pages, 2 full-page metal engravings, and numerous initials. Paris, Hopyl, 1520–1521. 263 numbered leaves, 1 bla

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€800 - 1,200

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Feucht, Jacob. Postilla catholica evangeliorum de Sanctis totius anni. That is: A Catholic Exposition of All the Gospels for Feast Days and Holidays Throughout the Year. 3 parts in 1 volume. With 3 title woodcuts, 1 full-page woodcut, and 74 text woodcuts by Jobst Amman, Hans Hersbach, Johann von Essen, and others. Cologne, A. Quentel, 1597. 10 leaves, 424 pp.; 390 pp.; 176 pp., 3 leaves. 35 x 22 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with roller and block stamps, brass corner fitting

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€300 - 450

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Graduale Monasteriense—Gradual, containing all the sacred Mass chants for the entire year, for the use and custom of the Church and Diocese of Monasterien, containing the first printed and corrected edition. With a large woodcut title border, 6 large and numerous small initials. Cologne, H. Alopecius (H. Fuchs), 1536. 295 leaves (Roman-numbered) with musical notation. 44 x 31 cm. Contemporary pigskin binding over wooden covers, with roller stamps, brass fittings, 2 brass clasps, and 10 bone kn

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€2,000 - 3,000

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Hosius, Stanislaus. Three Christian Discourses and Instructions: On Whether the High and Holy Sacrament of the Altar Should Be Administered to the Laity in Both Forms; On Whether Priests Should Be Permitted to Marry... Dillingen, Mayer, 1559. 3 (of 4) unnumbered leaves, 102 leaves, 2 (1 blank) unnumbered leaves. — Bound with: The same author.A Christian Account of What the Holy Christian Church Is, and of Its Authority and Power... Now, for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the Latin langua

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€300 - 450

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Incunabula - Haebler, Konrad. German Early Printed Books in Original Type Specimens. Volume 2 (of 2). With 60 (Nos. 56–115) incunabula leaves, each mounted on a mat. Munich, Weiss, 1927. Text volume: 72 pp., 1 folio, 55 x 44 cm. Loose in original linen slipcase (slightly stained, some joints cracked).

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€2,000 - 3,000

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Incunabulum - Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologica. Parts 2/2 and 3 (of 3) in 1 volume. Basel, Michael Wenssler, 1485. 240 (of 242) unnumbered folios; 159 (excluding 1 blank) unnumbered pages. Leaves printed in two columns, 62 lines, consistently rubricated in red and blue, with 2 color-painted and gilded initials on leaves a2 and Aa2 and numerous colored initials. 40 x 27 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed leather binding over wooden boards with a handwritten spine label (partially restored, worm-eate

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€2,000 - 3,000

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Kling, Conrad. Loci communes theologici ... supplemented with new material beyond the previous edition ... A work ... containing a summary of Catholic doctrine, addressing controversies regarding nearly all dogmas in the Christian religion, together with the arguments of heretics and the Catholic responses thereto. With woodcut printer’s mark. Cologne, Birckmann, 1562. 26 leaves, 567 pp. Blind-stamped pigskin binding over wooden boards with 2 brass clasps (worm-eaten).

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€200 - 300

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Mathesius, Johannes. Histories: On the Beginnings, Teachings, Life, and Death of the Venerable and God-Blessed Man of God, Doctor Martin Luther, All Orderly Arranged by Year, as Events Unfolded at Each Time. Nuremberg, Johann vom Berg’s Heirs and Dietrich Gerlatz, 1570. 6 unnumbered leaves, 212 leaves. 18.5 x 15 cm. New cardboard binding.

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€240 - 360

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Paulus Diaconus. Homiliae, or Sermons by the Most Eminent Doctors of the Catholic Church on the Gospels for the Entire Year... Includes a very comprehensive index of subjects and quotations. With woodcut printer’s mark. Cologne, Maternus Cholinus, 1576. 5 leaves, 1,082 pp., 25 leaves. 32 x 20.5 cm. Blind-embossed pigskin binding over wooden boards, spine stained brown (a few wormholes, fastening hooks missing).

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€200 - 300

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Perneder, Andreas. Institutiones. An excerpt and summary of various written laws of the Imperial and Holy Roman Empire ... arranged according to the four books of the Imperial Institution ... Preface by Wolfgang Hunger. Ingolstadt, Weißenhorn, 1544. 35 unnumbered leaves, 132 leaves. 30 x 21 cm. New binding using a page from an antiphonary.

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€200 - 300

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Berthold Pirstinger (also: Pürstinger). German Theology. Title in red and black with a wide figurative woodcut border. Munich, Hans Schobser, August 31, 1528. 252 unnumbered leaves. 30 x 20.5 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with fastening straps (remboitage).

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€300 - 450

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The Plenarium, or Gospel Book, Summer and Winter Parts, covering every Sunday throughout the year, including the dates and the saints. The order of the Mass, including its Introit, or beginning: Gloria Patri, Kyrie eleison, Gloria in excelsis, Collect or prayer, Epistle, Gradual or penitential chant, Alleluia or Tract. Sequence or Props. Gospel, concluded with a commentary never before heard among us, accompanied by fruitful and beautiful examples. With a broad woodcut title border by Urs Graf,

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€2,000 - 3,000

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Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel, Luke. V. On the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. On Peter’s Catch of Fish. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 22 unnumbered pages. Leaf 20 x 16 cm. New colored paper cover.

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€200 - 300

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Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel, Luke: XVI. For the First Sunday after Trinity. On the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 30 (1 blank) pp. Sheets 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

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€200 - 300

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Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel, Matthew 5. On the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. On the Distinction Between Human and Divine Righteousness, the Law of Moses, and the Teaching of the Gospel of Christ. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 32 unnumbered leaves. 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

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€200 - 300

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Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Postil on the Gospel of John 3. For Trinity Sunday: On the New Birth. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 52 unnumbered leaves. 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

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€200 - 300

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Surius, Laurentius. A Brief Chronicle or Description of the Most Important Events and Stories That Have Taken Place in Both Religious and Secular Matters Throughout Nearly the Entire World from the Year ... M.D. up to the year M.D.LXVIII ... now faithfully translated into German by Henricum Fabricium. Cologne, Calenius and Quentel, 1568. 6 unnumbered leaves, 377 leaves. 33 x 21 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed leather binding with cover embossing “V S 1568” (spine replaced c. 1750, cover rest

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€300 - 450

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Facsimile of Matthäus Merian’s 1630 Copperplate Bible, the New Testament; this is a luxurious reprint by Coron, published in 2005. Folio format, leather-bound with gold embossing, metal clasps, gilt edges. Approx. dimensions: 44 x 31 x 5 cm

The Bible According to Salvador Dalí, 2nd half of the 20th century. Pattloch Verlag, Augsburg 1997. Illustrated with Salvador Dalí’s complete Bible cycle. Red faux leather binding with the author’s signature, blue edges on three sides, minimal wear, approx. 35 x 26 x 7 cm,

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MISSEL ROMAIN, Paris, Didot Frères, 1854. One Vol. Infolio, black leather binding, brass spandrels. Wear and tear.

PROCESSIONAL of the Church of Poitiers, Jean-Felix Faulcon, Poitiers, 1771.

A bound volume titled "L'artisan liturgique," covering the period from January 1927 to December 1934. It contains extensive documentation on the history and craftsmanship of liturgical objects during the Art Deco period. Published by the Abbey of Saint André de Lophem in Belgium.

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JESUS CHRIST by Louis Veuillot. A Study of Christian Art. Paris, 1877. Published by Firmin Didot.

THE HOLY BIBLE OF CANON CRAMPON, Published by the Cercle du bibliophile, 1969

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two antique Dutch bible books each with silver locks

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ZAKARIAS (Hanna), pen name of Gabriel THERY. *Islam: A Jewish Enterprise, from Moses to Muhammad*. Volumes I and II. Published by the author, Cahors, 1955. Paperback, 355 and 336 pp. In good condition.

Kabbalah - Della Kabala Numerica. Italian manuscript on paper. With numerous diagrams and tables in the text. Italy, 18th century. 62 leaves (the first 2 and the last one are blank). Written in cursive with a brown pen. 19.5 x 13 cm. Bound in contemporary Carta rustica (dusty).

Minuscule—An early 18th-century parchment volume written in a late medieval minuscule script. Cover: 10.5 x 6.5 cm; total visible length: 15 cm.

Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel of Mark: VIII. On the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. On the Feeding of the Five Thousand. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 31 unnumbered leaves. 20.5 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

Osnabrück - - *Acta Synodalia Osnabrugensis Ecclesiae ab anno Christi 1628*. With an engraved title page. Cologne, J. Kalckhoven, 1653–1657. 9 leaves, 336 pp., 6 leaves, pp. (337–)422, 58 pp. on parchment from an old manuscript (worn and dusty, inner folds torn).

Judaica - Buchholz, Carl August. Documents Concerning the Improvement of the Civil Status of the Israelites. Edited and accompanied by an introduction. Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cotta, 1815. 157 pp. 20 x 12 cm. Original cardboard binding.

Biblia - Illustrated Bible - Krauss, Johann Ulrich. Historical Illustrated Bible, Parts 1–5 in 1 volume. With 5 engraved title pages, 5 engraved frontispieces, and 136 engraved plates. Augsburg, Krauss, 1705. 39 x 24.5 cm. Contemporary leather binding with spine label and gilt lettering.

Berthold Pirstinger (also: Pürstinger). *German Theology*. Title in red and black with a wide figurative woodcut border. Munich, Hans Schobser, August 31, 1528. 252 unnumbered leaves. 30 x 20.5 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with fastening straps (remboitage).

Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel, Luke. V. On the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. On Peter’s Catch of Fish. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 22 unnumbered pages. Leaf 20 x 16 cm. New colored paper cover.

Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Exposition of the Gospel, Luke: XVI. For the First Sunday after Trinity. On the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 30 (1 blank) pp. Sheets 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

Schwenckfeld, Caspar. Postil on the Gospel of John 3. For Trinity Sunday: On the New Birth. MDXLVII. Ulm, Varnier, 1550. 52 unnumbered leaves. 20 x 15.5 cm. New colored paper cover.

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ZAKARIAS (Hanna), pen name of Gabriel THERY. Islam: A Jewish Enterprise, from Moses to Muhammad. Volumes I and II. Published by the author, Cahors, 1955. Paperback, 355 and 336 pp. In good condition.

Osnabrück - - Acta Synodalia Osnabrugensis Ecclesiae ab anno Christi 1628. With an engraved title page. Cologne, J. Kalckhoven, 1653–1657. 9 leaves, 336 pp., 6 leaves, pp. (337–)422, 58 pp. on parchment from an old manuscript (worn and dusty, inner folds torn).

Berthold Pirstinger (also: Pürstinger). German Theology. Title in red and black with a wide figurative woodcut border. Munich, Hans Schobser, August 31, 1528. 252 unnumbered leaves. 30 x 20.5 cm. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with fastening straps (remboitage).