Offered here is an original 19th-century Bible wood engraving after Gustave Doré titled “The Brazen Serpent” (Numbers 21:6-9). The plate is signed in the image: G. Doré” at lower left and “L. Dumont at lower right (engraver). Museum reference: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco catalog this exact subject as “The Brazen Serpent, ” [Continue]
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Discover a stunning piece of history with this rare Antique Ethiopian Bible manuscript. This exquisite religious artifact features 60 hand-crafted leaves (120 pages total), intricately handwritten on both sides with elegant Ge’ez script. Highlights include four beautifully detailed pages adorned with vibrant paintings and drawings, reflecting Ethiopia’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Condition: The manuscript [Continue]
2 leaves, 4 pages from :’Postilla super epistolas et Evangelica’ by Guillelmus Parisiensis – Basel, Michael Furter, ca. With beautiful hand-colored woodcut:’Palm Sunday’. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. 4 pages, 2 leaves (connected). Dimensions single sheet: 30 x 14 cm. Dimensions woodcut: 7 x 5 cm. From:’Postilla super epistolas et Evangelica’ by Guillelmus Parisiensis – Basel, [Continue]
Very beautiful design and great details! The brass case is in very good condition! The book is used, but still in ok condition! You can put any of your favorite books or the Bible in it. Only for a book size:11″-9″. The size of the brass cover:11 1/4″-9 1/4″-2 3/8. Really a museum quality piece! [Continue]
Beautiful small antique shabby Holy Bible/pocket Bible. Contains Old and New Testament. Dark greenish blue color, faded and worn. Great for a small altar, small size makes it easy to carry. 4.25 inches wide. 1.75 inches thick. Has writing in pen and pencil from the previous owner, looks like a well-loved Bible. Yellowed pages with [Continue]
About Les Vieux Seigneurs. A charming antique french brocante and antiques from 18th century until the Art Déco period that come from the Loire Valley, known for its history, wine, family property, manoir and castles. But not only, we travel all around France to truffle the best antiques. ANTIQUE FRENCH GILD SOLID BRASS BIBLE HOLDER [Continue]
Description: Offered here is a genuine manuscript leaf from a Latin Bible, handwritten on vellum in a French scriptorium around 1280 A. This beautiful fragment contains text from the prophetic books of Habakkuk chapter 2 through Zephaniah chapter 1, rendered in precise Gothic script across two columns. Key Features. Origin: France, c. Material: Vellum (calfskin [Continue]
Beautiful, rare, early hand printed book in wonderful condition for age and composition. Weathered leather cover with barely legible label on spine. Gorgeous handprint on handmade paper with consistent foxing throughout. Even the inscription by original owner inside the cover is beautiful. Please use photos and zoom feature for most accurate condition. Measures about 5.75 [Continue]
