Title: Leaf from the 1462 Fust and Schoeffer Bible Author: Place: [Mainz] Publisher: [Johann Fust & Peter Schoeffer] Date: [1462] Description: One leaf from the 1462 Fust and Schoeffer Bible. 40.3x30 cm (15¾x11¾"). Printed in double columns, 48 lines. Two hand-executed marginal decorations in blue & red; headline on both sides added by hand in alternate red and blue letters. Original printed leaf from the 1462 Mainz Bible printed by Fust & Schoeffer, the earliest Bible with a printed date and essentially the earliest Bible leaf obtainable after Gutenberg. The present leaf contains the conclusion of Judges and the opening chapter of Ruth. Lot Amendments Condition: Two small marginal stains well away from text, neat 2" closed tear in top margin also away front text; an attractive leaf in very nice condition. Item number: 271619
Title: Leaf from the 1462 Fust and Schoeffer Bible Author: Place: [Mainz] Publisher: [Johann Fust & Peter Schoeffer] Date: [1462] Description: One leaf from the 1462 Fust and Schoeffer Bible. 40.3x30 cm (15¾x11¾"). Printed in double columns, 48 lines. Two hand-executed marginal decorations in blue & red; headline on both sides added by hand in alternate red and blue letters. Original printed leaf from the 1462 Mainz Bible printed by Fust & Schoeffer, the earliest Bible with a printed date and essentially the earliest Bible leaf obtainable after Gutenberg. The present leaf contains the conclusion of Judges and the opening chapter of Ruth. Lot Amendments Condition: Two small marginal stains well away from text, neat 2" closed tear in top margin also away front text; an attractive leaf in very nice condition. Item number: 271619
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