Biblia Die Gantze Heilige Schrift – Bible – 1718 | Martin Luther German | Huge Illustrated Folio

A massive 18th-century Martin Luther German Holy Bible printed in Basel! Luther Bibles have always maintained their popularity throughout the centuries both in German and non-German speaking areas. This huge folio is notable, not only for its size but also for the woodcut Bible scene illustrations throughout. The brass fittings on the corners and spine are retained on this example, which is rare for Bibles of this size and era.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biblia Die Gantze Heilige Schrift, Alten und Neuen Testaments
• Author(s): Martin Luther
• Contributor(s): Martin Luther (Translator)
• Publisher: Basel, Johann Ludwig Brandmüller
• Edition: 1718 edition
• Format: Folio, single volume
• Binding: Full leather with brass corner fittings
• Size:  13.5 in x 9 in x 3.5 in (34.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
• Collation: [10], 468, 168, 126, 2, 192 (of 214)
• Illustrations: In-text woodcut illustrations throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Old and New Testaments in Luther German

Condition:

Binding remains tight and secure, with original full leather showing moderate rubbing and visible wear, including some surface loss. Brass fittings retained at corners. Internally, pagination is incomplete in the final section, otherwise contents are sound with all woodcut illustrations present and legible.

Why Collect This?

• Rare early 18th-century Luther translation in German
• Basel imprint with original brass fittings
• Woodcut biblical scenes throughout

Item Number: #29558