MACKLIN BIBLE
The Old Testatment [& New Testament], Embellished with Engravings, from Pictures and Designs by the Most Eminent English Artists. London: printed for Thomas Macklin by Thomas Bensley, 1800.
7 vols. Folio (over 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches) original gilt and blind stamped full leather boards, rebacked in full leather with a new leather spine label. Previous owner's engraved bookplate on the inside front cover of each volume: John Houldsworth, a.e.g. First volume with engraved dedication leaf and list of subscribers. Each volume with an individual title page. Complete with 66 full sized plates (including engraved dedication leaf), and numerous large head- and tail-pieces. Light foxing to plates; some overall minor toning.
Estimate $ 2,000-4,000
ESTC; t123175; Herbert, A.S. Engl. Bible,; 1442. Known as the Macklin Bible, this Bible is illustrated with engraved plates reproducing the work of twenty-two artists; notably: Henry Fuseli, William Hamilton, Angelica Kauffman, Philip James de Loutherbourg, John Opie, Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Stothard, and Benjamin West; the principal artist was Loutherbourg. Many of the original paintings were done especially for this set. The plates were produced by nineteen engravers; notably: Francesco Bartolozzi, John Landseer, and William Sharp.
ESTC; t123175; Herbert, A.S. Engl. Bible,; 1442. Known as the Macklin Bible, this Bible is illustrated with engraved plates reproducing the work of twenty-two artists; notably: Henry Fuseli, William Hamilton, Angelica Kauffman, Philip James de Loutherbourg, John Opie, Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Stothard, and Benjamin West; the principal artist was Loutherbourg. Many of the original paintings were done especially for this set. The plates were produced by nineteen engravers; notably: Francesco Bartolozzi, John Landseer, and William Sharp.