{"product_id":"1498-froben-latin-bible-volume-iv-single-volume-basel-professionally-rebound","title":"1498 Froben Latin Bible, Volume IV (Single Volume), Basel – Professionally Rebound","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cynqsy\" data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003eA substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e1498 Froben Latin Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e from Basel, offered here as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003esingle volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eVolume IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, containing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eProphets\u003c\/strong\u003e with commentary attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eNicolaus de Lyra\u003c\/strong\u003e. This impressive late incunable has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003eprofessionally rebound by Leonard’s Book Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e and appears complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9plt5f\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003eOffered here is an authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003e1498 Froben Latin Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable survivor from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003eincunable era\u003c\/strong\u003e, when printing was still in its earliest generations. This listing is for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eone volume only\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003eVolume IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, and from my examination it \u003cstrong data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003eappears to be complete\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4290\"\u003eThe volume contains material from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eProphets\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eJeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eMinor Prophets\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by the well-known biblical commentary of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eNicolaus de Lyra\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially appealing for its rich visual content, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4247\"\u003ewoodcut diagrams and architectural schematic illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e connected with Ezekiel’s visionary temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003ePrinted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4312\"\u003eBasel\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003eJohann Froben\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003e1498\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a fine example of late 15th-century biblical printing: dense gothic typography, red and black opening elements, large woodcut initials, and scholarly page design characteristic of serious theological books of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4611\"\u003eThe volume measures approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fys5p3\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4640\"\u003e12 x 9 x 3 1\/2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6m4p52\" data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003e305 x 229 x 89 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4944\"\u003eBecause the prior binding was \u003cstrong data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4712\"\u003enot original\u003c\/strong\u003e and was in poor condition, the book was \u003cstrong data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4809\"\u003eprofessionally rebound by Leonard’s Book Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The present binding is strong, handsome, and appropriate for preservation, allowing the textblock to be safely handled and displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4959\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"5060\"\u003eThis volume remains in very good antique condition for a book of this age, with the following noted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5413\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kugsjs\" data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5104\"\u003eProfessionally rebound in modern leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xxb3lx\" data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5130\"\u003eTextblock appears solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"181ugvc\" data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5190\"\u003ePages display expected age toning and normal signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sktpuo\" data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5243\"\u003eOld annotations \/ marginal notes present in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dt4m9v\" data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5293\"\u003eFormer ownership or institutional marks present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t9ce7m\" data-start=\"5294\" data-end=\"5341\"\u003eIllustrations and diagrams are well preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"168d2ev\" data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5413\"\u003ePlease examine images carefully, as they form part of the description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zmegby\" data-start=\"5415\" data-end=\"5439\"\u003eNotes for Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003eThis is a compelling acquisition for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g59618\" data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003eIncunabula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iu2uy0\" data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5528\"\u003eEarly printed Bibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q6aukc\" data-start=\"5529\" data-end=\"5546\"\u003eFroben imprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fywc3z\" data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5565\"\u003eNicolaus de Lyra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1314x1v\" data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5587\"\u003eBiblical commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yeb9c8\" data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003eMedieval and early Renaissance theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5880\"\u003eAs with many books of this period, completeness is stated cautiously: the book is \u003cstrong data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5741\"\u003ebelieved to be Volume IV\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"5746\" data-end=\"5766\"\u003eappears complete\u003c\/strong\u003e, but buyers are encouraged to make their own assessment from the photographs and any additional images requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5880\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5880\"\u003eCheck out my YouTube channel \"The Divine Library\" to learn about this Bible and others like it. 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