Italian). La Bibia.

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $750

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(BIBLE

printer

Francesco Durone

Place

Geneva

Publication

1562

Description

Woodcut maps and illustrations.

references

Darlow & Moule 5592.

summary

A revised and corrected edition of Brucioli’s version, intended for the use of Protestant refugees in Geneva and meant to be spirited into Italy for crypto-Protestants.

Opening few leaves worn and neatly repaired at margins, some dampstaining. Modern boards. Sm. folio.

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