Dance of Death and Bible Woodcuts by Holbein (4 results)

Hardcover. Leather bound with decorative illustrations on cover. #697 of 1499 US copies. 1-150 pp. with many b+w illustrations. Originally published in Lyons in 1538, Holbein's Dance of Death has been reproduced many times since. However, despite the universal high praise and enthusiasm for this work, there has not beein a satisfactory edition for almost a century and there has been no edition available for many years. Holbein's celebrated designs to illustrate the Old Testament ("Holbein's Bible"), also included in this book, were first printed in 1538 at Lyons by Frellon, who probably also published the Dance of Death. Some woodcuts from the latter were used in the Bible. In fact almost all of the designs reproduced in this edition appeared at one time or another in the same works with at least some others. This is the first time they have all appeared together in their present form. Good, shows some signs of wear on spine, discolorationof ink on cover. Exlibrary with stamp on top text block, stickers on both endpages.

Condition: Very good. Quarto: [10], 150pp. Number 1017 of a large paper limited edition of 1499 copies. Very good copy in elaborately decorated black textured cloth.

hardcover. Condition: Hardcover. Limited edition #718 of 1499Free of any markings and no writings inside. Modest show of wear. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. This Copy Is An Unnumbered Probably Used As A Review Copy. The Book Is Bound In Decorative Black Cloth Over Boards With Pale Yellow Lettering On The Spine. The Top Edges Are Dyed Red. The Book Has Minor Wear With A Small Area Of The Top Stain Lightened.