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"My Words" Deuteronomy 15-18, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"My Words" Deuteronomy 15-18, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"My Words" Deuteronomy 15-18, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Large 16" x 11" Latin Bible leaf (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, August 6, 1479.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"The Promise" Deuteronomy 26-28, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"The Promise" Deuteronomy 26-28, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"The Promise" Deuteronomy 26-28, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Large 16" x 11" Latin Bible leaf (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, August 6, 1479.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"The Chosen" Deuteronomy 6-9, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"The Chosen" Deuteronomy 6-9, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"The Chosen" Deuteronomy 6-9, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Large 16" x 11" Latin Bible leaf (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, August 6, 1479.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"A New Covenant" Jeremiah 31-32, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"A New Covenant" Jeremiah 31-32, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"A New Covenant" Jeremiah 31-32, 1479 Large Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Large 16" x 11" Latin Bible leaf (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, August 6, 1479.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1, 1581 French Bible Leaf
Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1, 1581 French Bible Leaf

Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1, 1581 French Bible Leaf

Unavailable

H 14.4 in W 9.4 in D 0.01 in

Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1, 1581 French Bible Leaf

Located in Albany, OR

"I am the Alpha and the Omega" (1:8). La Saincte Bible (Holy Bible), French. Printed in Lyon, France, by Barthelemi Honorati.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"Resurrection Ascension Pentecost, " Acts, 1523 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval
"Resurrection Ascension Pentecost, " Acts, 1523 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

"Resurrection Ascension Pentecost, " Acts, 1523 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Leaf and COA set in an Archival Booklet with archival sleeves.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

God's Everlasting Covenants, Genesis, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval
God's Everlasting Covenants, Genesis, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

God's Everlasting Covenants, Genesis, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Leaf and COA set in an Archival Booklet with archival sleeves.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"In the Beginning" Genesis 1, 1650 Dutch Bible Leaf
"In the Beginning" Genesis 1, 1650 Dutch Bible Leaf

"In the Beginning" Genesis 1, 1650 Dutch Bible Leaf

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H 15 in W 9.75 in D 0.01 in

"In the Beginning" Genesis 1, 1650 Dutch Bible Leaf

Located in Albany, OR

Leaf and COA set in an Archival Booklet with archival sleeves.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Charles II Prints

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Paper

"Creation!" Genesis 1-2 Geneva Bible Leaf 1577 London Edition
"Creation!" Genesis 1-2 Geneva Bible Leaf 1577 London Edition

"Creation!" Genesis 1-2 Geneva Bible Leaf 1577 London Edition

By Christopher Barker

Located in Albany, OR

A premium leaf from a hard to find Bible.

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Antique 16th Century British Elizabethan Prints

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Cotton

"Holy, Holy, Holy" Isaiah 6, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"Holy, Holy, Holy" Isaiah 6, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"Holy, Holy, Holy" Isaiah 6, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

"Holy, Holy, Holy". Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, 1482.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

"The Soul's Impossible Task, " Psalms 1483 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
"The Soul's Impossible Task, " Psalms 1483 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

"The Soul's Impossible Task, " Psalms 1483 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Johannes Horbort

Located in Albany, OR

Psalms 51:17 - 63:4 [Latin 50:17-62:4]. "The Soul's Impossible Task". Printed in Venice by Johannes Horbort. Reference: Goff B579. With 11 hand-painted initials in Red and Blue (1 mu...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Prints

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Paper

The Gospel Is True!, Philemon Hebrews 1, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval
The Gospel Is True!, Philemon Hebrews 1, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

The Gospel Is True!, Philemon Hebrews 1, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Leaf and COA set in an Archival Booklet with archival sleeves.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

"Valley of Dry Bones". Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, 1482.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

God Speaks, Job Listens 'Job 42' 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
God Speaks, Job Listens 'Job 42' 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

God Speaks, Job Listens 'Job 42' 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Plus: Prologue to Psalms. Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, 1482.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Prayer - Psalms - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious
Prayer - Psalms - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Prayer - Psalms - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Located in Albany, OR

Quite clean and bright, with uncut margins. COA on premium "gold leaf" paper with gold seal and signature. "Origins of the Vulgate Bible" and important verses in English, on an expla...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Paintings

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Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

Prayer - Psalms - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious
Prayer - Psalms - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Prayer - Psalms - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Located in Albany, OR

This amounts to the "forgiveness of sins" and "salvation" for Israel (Ps 78:5-10). COA on premium "gold leaf" paper with gold seal and signature. "Origins of the Vulgate Bible" and i...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Paintings

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Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

Genesis Beginnings, Super-Portfolio, Four-Leaf Set from a 1484 Latin Bible
Genesis Beginnings, Super-Portfolio, Four-Leaf Set from a 1484 Latin Bible

Genesis Beginnings, Super-Portfolio, Four-Leaf Set from a 1484 Latin Bible

Located in Albany, OR

"In the beginning, God" (1:1). 4 leaf-set, includes: Jerome's Prologue plus the first three leaves in Genesis.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Prints

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Paper

War and Peace - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious
War and Peace - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

War and Peace - 1245 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Located in Albany, OR

2 Maccabees 12:11-14:9. "War and Peace". Very large illuminated manuscript, pen and ink. 11.5" x 8". Handwritten and illuminated in Italy, 1245, on fine sturdy creamy vellum (animal ...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Paintings

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Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

in the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1613 King James Bible
in the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1613 King James Bible

in the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1613 King James Bible

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 0.01 in

in the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1613 King James Bible

By Robert Barker

Located in Albany, OR

The Genesis title leaf (or page) is THE PREMIER LEAF in any bible, and this one is the premier leaf in any 1613 King James Bible folio collection.

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Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Prints

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Cotton

In the Beginning, John 1, 1611 King James Bible
In the Beginning, John 1, 1611 King James Bible

In the Beginning, John 1, 1611 King James Bible

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H 14.35 in W 9.1 in D 0.01 in

In the Beginning, John 1, 1611 King James Bible

By Robert Barker

Located in Albany, OR

The John title leaf (or page) is a premier leaf in any bible, and this one is a premier leaf in any first edition 1611 "He" collection.

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Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Prints

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Cotton

In the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1611 King James Bible
In the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1611 King James Bible

In the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1611 King James Bible

Unavailable

H 16 in W 10.25 in D 0.01 in

In the Beginning, Genesis 1, 1611 King James Bible

By Robert Barker

Located in Albany, OR

The Genesis title leaf (or page) is the premier leaf in any bible, and this one is the premier leaf in any first edition 1611 "She" collection.

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Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Prints

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Cotton

The Birth of Jesus, Matthew 1, 1791 King James 'Isaiah Thomas' Bible
The Birth of Jesus, Matthew 1, 1791 King James 'Isaiah Thomas' Bible

The Birth of Jesus, Matthew 1, 1791 King James 'Isaiah Thomas' Bible

By Isaiah Thomas

Located in Albany, OR

The Thomas Bible was more elaborate in its woodcut initials than the plainer Collins Bible (also 1791).

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Antique Late 18th Century British Colonial Prints

Midcentury French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960
Midcentury French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Midcentury French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the beauty of truth to your everyday life with this exquisite old Bible from France; printed in French and dated 1960, the large holy book with gold leaf edges, has a repousse ...

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Mid-20th Century French Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1961
Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1961

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1961

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the beauty of truth to your everyday life with this exquisite old Bible from France; printed in French by Chanoine Crampon and dated 1961, the large holy book with gold leaf pa...

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Mid-20th Century French Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960
Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the beauty of truth to your everyday life with this exquisite old Bible from France; printed in French by Chanoine Crampon and dated 1960, the large holy book with gold leaf pa...

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Mid-20th Century French Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Antique Bible Leaf
Antique Bible Leaf

Antique Bible Leaf, 1500

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H 16 in W 0.1 in D 20 in

Antique Bible Leaf

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisitely executed incunabula bible leaf rich with history from the Missale Ratisponense, 1500.

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15th Century and Earlier More Art

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Ink, Parchment Paper

Set of Two Decorative Antique Botany Prints, Buttercup, Costmary 'circa 1790'
Set of Two Decorative Antique Botany Prints, Buttercup, Costmary 'circa 1790'

Set of Two Decorative Antique Botany Prints, Buttercup, Costmary 'circa 1790'

Located in Langweer, NL

It depicts ranunculus acris (buttercup) and the anacetum balsamita herb (also known as costmary, alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf or mint geranium). These prints originate from 'Ic...

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Art Deco Bronze & Brass Church Bible Stand with Stylized Grape Leafs
Antique Art Deco Bronze & Brass Church Bible Stand with Stylized Grape Leafs

Antique Art Deco Bronze & Brass Church Bible Stand with Stylized Grape Leafs

Located in Lisse, NL

The handcrafted and gilt bronze base with the stylized grape leaf patterns and grape bunches (symbolizing the blood of Christ) is as perfect as the day this bible stand was handcraft...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960
Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Mid-Century French Holy Bible with Silver Plated Repousse Cover Dated 1960

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the beauty of truth to your everyday life with this exquisite old Bible from France; printed in French by Chanoine Crampon and dated 1960, the large holy book with gold leaf pa...

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Mid-20th Century French Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Leather and Gilt Illustrated King James Version Family Bible
Early 20th Century Leather and Gilt Illustrated King James Version Family Bible

Early 20th Century Leather and Gilt Illustrated King James Version Family Bible

Located in Dallas, TX

Printed circa 1930, the illustrated family Bible King James version with old and new testament, features a red leather hardback with gold leaf edging, embellished with front and back...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Antique Hand Carved & Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Quatrefoil Symbol
Antique Hand Carved & Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Quatrefoil Symbol

Antique Hand Carved & Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Quatrefoil Symbol

Located in Lisse, NL

Well, that certainly is the case with this one of a kind, Gothic bible stand. Needless to say that this unique church bible stand is great value for money.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Gilt Saint John Eagle
Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Gilt Saint John Eagle

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Gilt Saint John Eagle

Located in Lisse, NL

Well, that certainly is the case with this one of a kind bible stand. Needless to say that this unique church bible stand is great value for money.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

The Ten Commandments, 1551 Tyndale Bible Leaf, Exodus 20
The Ten Commandments, 1551 Tyndale Bible Leaf, Exodus 20

The Ten Commandments, 1551 Tyndale Bible Leaf, Exodus 20

By William Tyndale

Located in Albany, OR

This leaf is quite rare. COA on premium "gold leaf" paper with gold seal and signature.

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Antique 16th Century British Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Beatitudes - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious
Beatitudes - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Beatitudes - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious

Located in Albany, OR

LUKE 4:41-6:49. "Beatitudes! -- Blessed are . . .". Pocked-sized illuminated manuscript, pen and ink, 6.6" x 4.8", 53 lines per column. Handwritten (in Latin) and illuminated in Par...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Paintings

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Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

Benediction, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula, Numbers 6
Benediction, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula, Numbers 6

Benediction, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula, Numbers 6

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

"Benediction: The lord bless you and keep you . . ." (6:4-5). Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, 1482.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Forgiveness and Judgment, Isaiah 1, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula
Forgiveness and Judgment, Isaiah 1, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

Forgiveness and Judgment, Isaiah 1, 1482 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval Incunabula

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

"Forgiveness and Judgment". Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), printed in Nuremburg, Germany, by Anton Koberger, 1482.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

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Bible Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bible leaf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, gold leaf and gold, every bible leaf was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bible leaf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bible leaf, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one bible leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anton Koberger, Christopher Barker and Johannes Horbort produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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