512 - 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 titles, 30 (2 double-sheet-sized) copperplate plates, and 8 double-sheet-sized engraved maps and plans. Nuremberg, Endter, 1768. 72 leaves, 740 pages; 512 pp.; 480 pp., 8 leaves; 48.5 x 30 cm. Contemporary reddish-brown leather binding over wooden boards with seven bands, 2 brass clasps, gold edging on three sides, and colored paper endpapers. In a modern canvas slipcase.

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 titles, 30 (2 double-sheet-sized) copperplate plates, and 8 double-sheet-sized engraved maps and plans. Nuremberg, Endter, 1768. 72 leaves, 740 pages; 512 pp.; 480 pp., 8 leaves; 48.5 x 30 cm. Contemporary reddish-brown leather binding over wooden boards with seven bands, 2 brass clasps, gold edging on three sides, and colored paper endpapers. In a modern canvas slipcase. Darlow/Moule 4234 (1736 ed.) - Schmitt, Bindings pp. 70–71 - Lindberg Plate 20 - Jahn, Endter p. 91 - Magnificent “Elector’s Bible” in an extraordinary Baroque luxury binding with gilding in the late fanfare style. The edges of the covers and the beveled inner edges are adorned with a lattice-patterned scroll (floating angel with a wreath). The covers and spine panels are divided into irregular sections by bandwork (see an illustration of similar bandwork in Schmitt and Lindberg). These sections are filled with flowers and foliage, some of which protrude from small vases. The cast brass clasps each feature two depictions of King David, the Apostle Paul, and angel heads. - Signs of wear on the lower standing edges and corners have been carefully restored. - In excellent condition. *