Description
The Holy Bible. Old and New Testament, translated according to the Vulgate by Monsignor Antonio Martini. Drawings by Gustave Doré and friezes by Enrico Giacomelli. Milan, Fratelli Treves, 1869-1870
First edition in Italian.
Famous first edition illustrated with 230 wonderful engravings by Gustave Doré; who was an extraordinary illustrator, considered one of the greatest and most prolific of the late 19th century. Contemporary half leather with hazelnut-colored corners and bright periwinkle boards. Smooth spine with double blue label, title printed in gold and rich golden friezes, gold impressions on the boards.
The volumes are divided as follows; the book of Genesis; the book of Exodus, the book of Leviticus, the book of Numbers, the book of Deuteronomy, the book of Joshua, of Judges, of Ruth, of Samuel, the two books of Chronicles, the two books of Ezra, the book of Tobias and the book of Judith, of Esther, of Job, and lastly, the book of Psalms; the book of Proverbs, the book of Ecclesiastes, the prophecy of Isaiah, the prophecy of Jeremiah, the prophecy of Ezekiel, the prophecy of Daniel, the prophecy of Hosea, of Joel, of Amos, of Jonah, of Micah, of Habakkuk, of Zephaniah, of Zechariah, of Malachi, the books of the Maccabees, the four books of the Gospels, and finally the acts and letters of the Apostles.
Dimensions
In folio (415x300mm). 2 vols. Pp. 1069 with 120 woodcuts; pp. 932 with 110 woodcuts. Double frontispiece dated 1869-1860.
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Some stains. General signs of wear. Slight occasional foxing and oxidation. Slight defects and traces of use on the spine.
