(Thumb Bible)
(Miniature Book). Kern des Bybels.
Hage: A. de Groot en Zoonen, 1750. 80pp. First edition. Illustrated with seven full-page engravings. Title, headers, and tailpieces printed in red. This miniature Dutch thumb bible, a fine example of the skilled craftsmanship of the de Groot family of printers, consists of a selection of six short Bible stories. Although often cited as being dated 1701, the proper date is 1750; the "L" can be mistaken for an "I" in some copies. Handsomely bound in contemporary gilt-tooled dark red morocco. Spine creasing and quarter inch of loss to outer edge of upper cover, else near fine. A.e.g. (Adomeit, "Thumb Bibles," no. 14). (1 3/4 by 1 1/8; 44x29mm). Item #30407
Price: $950.00