Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBThe Book of Common Prayer; The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament and the New , Extra-illustrated.
Lot 479
About Seller
Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
Founded over four decades ago, Bonhams Skinner offers more than 60 auctions annually. Bonhams Skinner auctions reach an international audience and showcase the unique, rare, and beautiful in dozens of categories, including the fine and decorative arts, jewelry, modern design, musical instruments, sc...Read more
Categories
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$300 - $500
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Bonhams Skinner
Nov 12, 2017 - Nov 13, 2017
Set Reminder
2017-11-12 11:00:00
2017-11-13 11:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Fine Books & Manuscripts
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/fine-books-manuscripts-2776
Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
View Full Catalog (652)
- Lot Description
The Book of Common Prayer; The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament and the New, Extra-illustrated. London: by Charles Bill and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1696; with engravings from Thesaurus Sacrarum Historiarum Veteris Testamenti Elegantis Imaginibus Expressum. Antwerp: G. de Jode, 1585, Two folio volumes bound in full contemporary very dark green or black morocco, all leaves ruled in red throughout by hand, the text enhanced with the addition of approximately 474 full page and folding engraved images from the publication mentioned above and perhaps others, and six maps of the Holy Land printed by Joseph Moxon; both volumes tooled ornately in gold along spines and boards, a.e.g., some minor repairs to corners and endcaps, newer marbled endleaves, lacking endcap and endband at the foot of the first volume, 14 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (2)
Estimate $300-500
I: A6, B-M4, N2; [pi]2, A-Z6, Aa-Zz6 [vol. II begins at Rr2], Aaa-Kkk6, Lll4, a-n6, o2; A-R6, S5 (lacking final leaf S6, a table).
Illustrations: I: approximately 333 full page plates and 5 maps; II: approximately 141 full page plates and one folding map.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
-
Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction.
-
- Buyer's Premium
