$1,230
Lozano, Pedro (fl. circa 1770) Coleccion de Estampas, que Representa los Prinzipales Casos de el Viejo, y Nuebo Testamen Obra Util para la Ynstruccion de la Jubentud . [Madrid]: Antonio Sancha, 1774-1778. Oblong-format folio, with the New Testament section bound first, followed by general title and Old Testament, the work consisting of full-paged engravings with verses beneath throughout, with seventy-eight plates in the New Testament section, and 178 in the Old, bound in full contemporary mottled sheepskin, gilt-tooled spine and label, rubbed but intact, some surface abrasions, corners bumped, signs of use and reading to contents, including some spotting, ink spots, finger soiling, et cetera, 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. This image-based representation of the Bible is notable because it explicitly states in the title that it is intended for the instruction of young people.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-31
