Dutch Bibles

1637 complete First Edition of the Dutch Staten Bible (Statenbijbel) by van Ravensteyn with Apocrypha

15.5" x 10", 5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

The very FIRST EDITION of the Dutch 'Statenbijbel':  a folio Netherlands - Dutch- Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1637 (colophon 1636), printed by Paulus Aertsz. van Ravelsteyn, of Leyden in a very fine condition. It has a plain light brown cover (not original) which has been restored/rebacked (likely some time in the last century) with 2 fully functional (likely original) metal clasps. In the front of the Bible is a (beautifully illustrated) general title page (also showing the skyline of the city of Leiden), "Acte van Authorifatie" and a  "nieuw Regifter des Ouden Teftaments" (index to the Old Testament) and other prelims. The Text of the Old Testament is followed by a title page to the New Testament, an introduction and the New Testament itself, the New Testament text and a "nieuw Regifter des Nieuwen Teftaments" (index to the New Testament). Next a title page for the Apocrypha, a "Waerfchouwinge aen de lesers van de apocryphe boecken" (a warning to the readers of the apocryphal books) and the Apocrypha themselves. The text is printed in a decorative black gothic font.

The text of the Bible has VERY extensive study notes/remarks on the bottom of each page and contains elaborate introductions to each books of the Bible. Each book starts with a beautifully illustrated first letter (see some of the pictures).  ALL title pages are present!

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers are in reasonable/solid working order (treat with care. The leather is somewhat dried-out and there is breaking of the leather on the top of the spine. All pages are present. There are some stains from the past, no loss of any text or even a serious distraction. There is an extensive genealogy for the "de Graeff" family from the 1600s, including a separate page with the complete text in printed form. First pages have some rougher edges. COMPLETE book! A very attractive and desirable antique piece of history.  ...more information...

1660 Original covers, van Ravesteyn State Bible (Statenbijbel) with Apocrypha, brass bosses and clasps

18" x 12" x 5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A large folio Netherlands - Dutch (Nederlands) -  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1660 with its original (restored) leather covers and brass ornaments, printed by the widow of Paul van Ravesteyn, the printer of the first Dutch Statenbijbel in 1637.

This Bible has a brown beautifully tooled leather cover with a 7 raised band spine and is decorated with all (a total of 8) brass corner pieces, a metal decoration on the front and back cover and 2 original and fully functional clasps. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'): "Biblia, dat is de gantfche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle Canonijcke Boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments, Door laft der Hoogh Mog Heeren Staten Generael der Vereenighde Nederlanden en volgens het Besluyt vande Synode Nationael, gehouden tot Dordrecht inde Jaren 1618 ende 1619, Uyt de Oorfpronckelicke talen in onfe Nederlandsche tale getrouwelick overgefet ... Door gemeene ordre der Nederlandfche Kercken berbetert van Druckfauten en Miftelling die in de Eerften Druck gevonden worden [this states that this is the corrected 1637 text] ... T'Amsteldam by de Weduwe wijlen Paulus Aertfz van Ravefsteyn Anno 1660".

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible).

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers have been restored (in the past) and are in good/solid working order. All pages are present. There has been some water damage in the past (a few occasional somewhat yellowed pages), no loss of any text, wide margins all around, paper is somewhat stiff. Some rougher paper edges at the beginning and end.

A special gift or family treasure!

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1693 Dutch New Testament with Psalms and Catechism

6" x 3", 2" thick

GOOD (G) - VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A pocket size Dutch - Nederlands - Netherlands - New Testament Bible from the 17th century bound together with the Psalms of David and a small Catechism of the Dutch Reformed Church. Gold gilt pages.

"Het Nieuwe Testament ofte alle Boeken des Nieuwen Verbondts onfes Heeren Jesu Chrisi ... Amsterdam by Gerrit Schellingwou"

Bound with "De CL. Psalmen des Propheten Davids .... Dordrecht 1694" (All 150 Psalms with musical bars) and "Catechismus, ofte Onderwijfinge in de Christelijcke Leere, die in de Nederlandsche Gereformeerde Kerken en Scholen geleert were."

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers are good working order (treat with care). There is some wear to the spine. All pages of this bible are firmly attached to the binding.  All the pages of the Bible are present and are in clean and attractive condition.  The first pages on the Bible have some small tears and rough edges A clean and attractive antique 17th century Dutch personal Church/Study Bible....more information...

1700 Amazingly Illustrated - Nicolaus Visscher - Bible Allegory in Dutch, English, Fremch and German (polyglot)

large quarto 11 x 9 x 1.75"

VERY GOOD (VG)  to EXCELLENT (E)condition.

A wonderfully produced "Sacred Histories of the Old and New Testament", late seventeenth century illustrated work of Biblical extraction, the main text printed in Polyglot - French, English, German and Dutch.

"Afbeeldingen Der voornaamste Historien, Soo van het Oude als Nieuwe Testament, Door verscheide . . . Tekenaars en Plaatsnyders seer konstig abgebeeld . . . daar by gevoegt, sinryke rymen, in de latynse, franse, engelse, hoog- en nederduitse Talen" or "The Sacred Historeis of the Old and new Testament reprefented by very artificial figurs"

Te Amsteldam. [1700]. Published by (the famous) Nicholaus Visscher.

Large Quarto. 9 x 11 Inches. With extra-engraved title page and 278 beautifully executed half-page steel engravings. Title page in red and black. Modern calf-backed marbled boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces. Rubbed to extremities, spine. Occasional spotting/browning or marking to text/engravings, the odd marginal paper flaw. Tear to leaf C4, stopping just before plate to recto, touching text on recto but without loss.

The extra engraved title page is engraved after G. Lairesse, whilst the extensive suite of engravings are by Matthäus Merian (1593-1650) and Pieter Hendricksz Schut (c1618-c1660). Those of the former taken from his famous picture bible, and the latter commissioned by Visscher for use in his own publishing house. A beautiful and scarce production, with no copies available online. In 2006 a copy of this edition sold for $900 at Swann Galleries....more details ...

1710 AMAZING Keur State Bible (Statenbijbel) with beautiful maps, Apocrypha, brass bosses and clasps

14" x 9" x 5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A large folio Netherlands - Dutch (Nederlands) -  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1710 with its original (restored) leather covers and brass ornaments as well as the complete set of the famous large maps in astounding quality, printed by Jacob and Pieter Keur!

This Bible has a brown beautifully tooled leather cover with a 5 raised band spine and is decorated with all (a total of 8) brass corner pieces, a metal decoration on the front and back cover and 2 fully functional clasps. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament and Apocrypha ("Statenvertaling')

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible). All 6 full page fold-out maps are present: one of the World (showing California as an island!); one of the Garden of Eden ('het Paradijs'), one of Jerusalem, one of the 40-year voyage of the Israelites through the desert,  one of the Promised Land and one showing the travels of the apostle Paul. The maps contain an AMAZING detail and perfection!

There is also a complete index/concordance to both the Old and the New Testament. The Bible is complete. Beautifully decorated chapter initials and colophons. All title pages present.

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers have been restored and are in good/solid working order. This is a big Bible - so always handle with care! All pages are present. There is some yellowing of the paper (as to be expected), no loss of any text, wide margins all around, paper is somewhat stiff.

A beautiful gift or collector's item! ...more  

1714 Pristine elephant size State Bible (Statenbijbel) with Apocrypha, brass bosses and clasps

18" x 12" x 5" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

An elephant-size, large folio Netherlands - Dutch (Nederlands) -  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1714 with its original (restored) leather covers and brass ornaments, printed by the renowned Jacob and Pieter Keur.

This Bible has a dark brown beautifully tooled leather cover with a 7 raised band spine and is decorated with all (a total of 8) brass corner pieces, a metal decoration on the front and back cover and 2 original and fully functional clasps. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'): "Biblia, dat is de gantfche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle Canonijcke Boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments, Door laft der Hoogh Mog Heeren Staten Generael der Vereenighde Nederlanden en volgens het Besluyt vande Synode Nationael, gehouden tot Dordrecht inde Jaren 1618 ende 1619, Uyt de Oorfpronckelicke talen in onfe Nederlandsche tale getrouwelick overgefet ...  ... te Dordrecht by Jacob and Pieter Keur en t Amsterdam by Pieter Rotterdam in compagnie ... Anno 1714".

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible).

There is also a complete index/concordance to both the Old and the New Testament. The Bible is complete in every respect. Beautifully decorated chapter initials and colophons. All title pages present.

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers have been professionally restored  and are in good/solid working order. All pages are present. Exceptionally clean paper and pages, no loss of any text, wide margins all around.

A true museum quality Keur Dutch Bible!....more information...

1715 complete Dutch State Bible (Statenbijbel) with Psalm Book and Hymnal, beautiful clasps

11" x 9" x 4.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A Netherlands - Dutch-  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from the 1700's in a well preserved and sound condition. It has a full leather cover with blind stamped decorations and two fully functional and solid brass clasps/locks. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'). The text of the Bible has various remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms), with all Biblical psalms set to music and "Nevens de Gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland", a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Churches from 1773 and printed in 1792. The last section of this extensive Bible contains "Gezangen en Liederen der Vereenigde Doops-gezinden te Rotterdam" printed in 1785 with an original signature for approval.

Nicely engraved title page, and numerous woodcut devices and initials. Decorated initials and colophons. All title pages present.

The Bible's binding, spine are restored and in well working working order. All pages are present and in a very good condition. Some occasional slight age-related water staining. Few pages at the end are missing. Leather of the cover is somewhat dried and cracked, esp around the spine hinges (handle and open with care).

A very attractive and appealing antique Dutch Bible and Psalter/Hymnal of almost 300 years old! ...more information...

1738 Gorgeous Dutch Keur State Bible (Statenbijbel) with A+ maps and engravings, Apocrypha, brass bosses and clasps

14" x 9" x 5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A GORGEOUS large folio Netherlands - Dutch (Nederlands) -  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1738 with its original (restored) leather covers and brass ornaments as well as the complete set of the famous large maps in astounding quality and a number of full page sets of Bible text illustrations, printed by the renowned Jacob and Hendrik Keur in Dordrecht!

This Bible has a brown beautifully tooled leather cover with a 6 raised band spine and is decorated with all (a total of 8, a complete set) brass corner pieces, a metal decoration on the front and back cover and 2 fully functional clasps. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'): "Biblia, dat is de gantfche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle de Canonijcke Boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments,  ... te Dordrecht by Jacob and Hendrik Keur Anno 1738".

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible). The complete set of 6 full page fold-out maps are present: one of the World (showing only a partial map of North America and Australia - as much of that had not been mapped by then); one of the Garden of Eden ('het Paradijs'), one of Jerusalem, one of the 40-year voyage of the Israelites through the desert,  one of the Promised Land and one showing the travels of the apostle Paul. The maps contain an AMAZING detail and perfection!

Additionally there are also an estimated 20 (not counted) leaves of full page illustrations, each page showing 6 detailed scenes of the Bible text. Very nice!

There is also a complete index/concordance to both the Old and the New Testament. The Bible is complete. Beautifully decorated chapter initials and colophons. All title pages present.

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers have been restored and are in good/solid working order. This is a big Bible - so always handle with care! All pages are present. There is some yellowing/occasional stains on the paper (as to be expected), no loss of any text, wide margins all around, paper is somewhat stiff.

A gorgeously illustrated antique Dutch Bible!...more  

1748 complete Dutch State Bible (Statenbijbel) with 12 large maps and Apocrypha

16" x 11", 5" (both books together) thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A complete set of 2 very large (16" x 11" x together 5"!!)  Netherlands - Dutch-  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1748 with the famous (complete set of all 12) large fold-out maps in remarkable well preserved condition. The set consists of 2 books, one for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament (+ the Apocrypha at the end).  The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'): "Bybel, dat is de gansche H. Schrift, vervattende alle Kanonycke Boeken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments, Door Last van de Hoogh-Mogende Heeren Staten Generaal der Vereenigde Nederlanden en volgens het Befluit der Nationale Synode, gehouden te Dordrecht in de Jaren 1618 ende 1619, Uyt de Oorfpronkelyke talen in onze Nederlandsche fpraak getrouw overgezet... Te Gorinchem by Nicolaas Goetzee, Ordinaris Stadsdrukker, M DCC XLVIII"

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible).

The frontispiece is a full page, beautifully detailed engraving with numerous Bible scenes. The Bible is dedicated to the Prince of Oranje and Nassau.

There are 12 full page fold-out maps:, showing the relevant maps for the times of: the Garden of Eden, Time of the Flood, Time of Abraham, Time of the Exodus, The Promised Land, After Joshua, United Kingdom, Divided Kingdom, the Exile, Palestine in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem and the book of Acts. Each map is in exceptionally well preserved condition and remarkable detail.

There is also a complete index/concordance to both the Old and the New Testament. The Bible is complete. Decorated chapter initials and colophons. All title pages present.

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers are in reasonable/solid working order (treat with care. The leather is somewhat dried-out and there is some breaking of the leather on the top of the spine. All pages are present. There are some stains from the past, no loss of any text or even a serious distraction. NO writings! Maps are in remarkable condition. COMPLETE book! A very attractive and desirable antique piece of Dutch Bible history....more information...

1757 ASTOUNDING Luchtmans State Bible (Statenbijbel) with beautiful Danckert maps, full page engravings, Apocrypha, brass bosses and clasps

14" x 9" x 5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A true beauty! An oversized folio 17" x 12" Netherlands - Dutch (Nederlands) -  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1757 with its original (restored) leather covers and brass ornaments as well as the complete set of likely the most beautiful large maps of this era in astounding quality AND a large collection of full page (even many double page) engravings - all in amazing quality, printed by Samuel and Johannes Luchtmans!

This Bible has a brown beautifully tooled leather cover with a 6 raised band spine and is decorated with all (a total of 8) brass corner pieces, a metal decoration on the front and back cover and 2 fully functional clasps. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling')

The text of the Bible has extensive study notes/remarks on the side of the text and contains a section with introductions to the books of the Bible. It is also bound with the full text of the Apocrypha (at the end of the Bible). All 6 of the FAMOUS Cornelius Danckert's full page fold-out maps are present: one of the World (showing California as an island!); one of the Garden of Eden ('het Paradijs'), one of Jerusalem, one of the 40-year voyage of the Israelites through the desert,  one of the Promised Land and one showing the travels of the apostle Paul. The maps contain an AMAZING detail and perfection!

The World Map - Werelt Caart: This map is presented in the new scientific style popular at the turn of the 18th century. Danckerts retained the continental outlines from his father's map, including the island form of California. However, he updated information on the course of the Mississippi from recent French discoveries. Terra Esonis stretches from just above California nearly to Asia and the land of Yedso above Japan. Tasman's discoveries relating to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania are shown in the Pacific. North and south polar projections appear at the top and bottom between the spheres. In each upper corner are illustrations of Ptolemaic theory on the revolution of the planets and stars around the earth. In the lower corners are diagrams of the movement of the Sun throughout varying degrees of latitude, and a plan of the Sun, Moon and Earth during lunar and solar eclipses. There are extensive notations in Dutch at the top and a keyed table of latitude at the bottom

Additionally these is a large collection of full page engravings (each engraving is about 13" x 9") and about a dozen of double page (so about 13" x 18") illustrations. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

There is also a complete index/concordance to both the Old and the New Testament. The Bible is complete. Beautifully decorated chapter initials and colophons. All title pages present.

One of the most beautiful Dutch Bibles ever printed! ...more  

1834 Dutch New Testament Pocket Bible with Psalms, Hymns and Prayers

pocket size Bible of 3 3/4" long, 2" wide, and 2" thick, 1463 pages

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A small vintage leather bound Dutch Bible, which was published in Amsterdam in 1834. This antique Dutch Bible and Church Book - in VERY GOOD condition - contains the complete text of the New Testament ("Statenvertaling', 727 pages) as well as a large collection of Psalms (with music, 336 pages), Hymns ('Gezangen', 335 pages) and various Prayers ('Catechismus', 65 pages) to be used during the Sunday service. This Bible is bound closed by a leather strap. All edges are in gilt. There is some wear to the leather binding. The strap has the most wear (small tears and a crease). The front and back hinges are cracked, but all pages of this bible are firmly attached to the binding. Overall, this is a very clean and attractive and special Dutch Bible. ...more details ...

1868 Dutch New Testament with Psalter, Hymnal and Catechism

6" x 4" x 1.75" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A pocket size COMPLETE Netherlands - Dutch Church Book / Bible  from 1868 in a nicely preserved condition. It has an original full dark leather cover with a five raised bands spine.

This book - intented to be brought to and used in church - contains the complete text of the New Testament ("Nieuwe Testament - Statenvertaling - State Bible') and is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms), with all Biblical psalms set to music and "Nevens de Gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland", a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Churches printed in 1868. The last section of this Bible/Church Book contains a section of the Catechism.

The Bible's binding, spine are in good working working order. All pages are present and in a very good condition. Clean pages. Some writing in the front but not in the text itself. Gold gilt pages. Original binding and endpapers.

A nice antique Dutch church book....more

1875 New Testament with Psalter, Hymnal and Prayers, large silver clasp

 5" x 3.5" x 2" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A pocket size COMPLETE Netherlands - Dutch Church Book / Bible  from 1875 in a nicely preserved condition. It has an original full dark leather cover with a four raise bands spine and a large (orignal) silver closing clasp.

This book - intented to be brought to and used in church - contains the complete text of the New Testament ("Nieuwe Testament - Statenvertaling - State Bible') and is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms), with all Biblical psalms set to music and "Nevens de Gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland", a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Churches printed in 1875. The last section of this Bible/Church Book contains a section of "Christelijke gebeden" (church prayers)

The Bible's binding, spine are in good working working order. All pages are present and in a very good condition. Clean pages. Some writing in the front but not in the text itself. Gold gilt pages. Original binding, endpapers and claps. There is the beginning of a split/crack at the hinge of the front cover with the spine and a small tear is present at the bottom and top of the hinge.

A very special Dutch church book....more

1878 Large Color Illustrated Antique Dutch Family Bible

12" x 9", 3" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A large Netherlands Bijbel of the end of the 19th century with a gold decorated and embossed leather cover  as well as gold embossed lettering and the text "BIJBEL" on the spine printed in Leiden by A.W. Sijthoff. Gold gilt pages. The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'): "Bijbel, dat is de gansche Heilige Schrift bevattende al de canonieke boeken des Ouden en Nieuwen Testaments door last van de Hooh-Mog.Heeren Staten Generaal van de Vereenigde Nederlanden en volgens het besluit van de synode-nationaal gehouden te Dordrecht, in de jaren MDCXVIII en MDCXIX uit de oorspronkelijke talen in onze Nederlandsche taal getrouwelijk overgezet, met de volledige kantteekeningen naar de beste uitgave van Keur, in de tegenwoordige spelling." Besides a number of full page exquisite color engravings/illustrations (chromolithographs), this Bible also has a very extensive commentary included with the text as chapter introductions and a very large number of side notes and footnotes. The Bible's binding, and spine/covers are in a solid and solid working order (treat with care). There is very minor wear to the leather binding. All pages of this bible are firmly attached to the binding.  All the pages of the Bible are present and are in clean and attractive condition.  The first pages on the Bible have some small tears and rough edges A clean and attractive antique Large Dutch Family Bible. ...more details ...

1884 PRISTINE New Testament with Psalm book, Hymnal and Prayers, gold plated clasp

 5" x 3.5" x 2" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A pocket size PRISTINE - AS NEW - COMPLETE Netherlands - Dutch Church Book / Bible  from 1884 in an amazing condition. It has an original full dark leather cover with a four raise bands spine and a fully functional (original) closing clasp and gold gilt pages.

This book - intended to be brought to and used in church - contains the complete text of the New Testament ("Nieuwe Testament - Statenvertaling - State Bible') and is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms, 1882), with all Biblical psalms set to music and "Nevens de Gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland", a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Churches printed in 1884. The last section of this Bible/Church Book contains a section of "Christelijke gebeden" (church prayers)

The Bible's binding, spine are in good working working order. All pages are present and in a pristine  condition. Clean pages. No writings. Gold gilt pages. Original binding, endpapers and claps.

A beautiful Dutch church book.....more

1884/1906 complete Dutch State Bible (Statenbijbel) with Psalm Book, Hymnal and Catechism, beautiful clasps

9" x 6" x 3.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)condition.

A Netherlands - Dutch-  Bible/Bijbel/Biblia dated 1906 (general title) and 1884 (New Testament title) in a very well preserved and attractive condition. It has a full leather cover with blind stamped decorations and two fully functional and solid brass/leather clasps/locks.

The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling' - "Bijbel - dat is de gansche Heilige Schrift bevattende de Kanonijke Boeken van het Oude and Nieuwe testament").  It is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms), with all Biblical psalms set to music and a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Congregations from 1922. The last section of this extensive Bible contains the Catechism ("catechismus"). There are also some registers and indices.

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E). The Bible's binding, spine are solid and in well working working order. All pages are present and in a very good condition. Clean pages, no writing. ...more information...

1885 New Testament with Psalter, Hymnal and Catechism, exquisite binding

 6" x 4" x 1.5" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A COMPLETE Netherlands - Dutch-  New Testament Bible/Bijbel/Biblia from 1885 in a very well preserved and sound condition. It has an original full leather cover with gold stamped and embossed decorations and similarly exquisite spine. The Bible contains the complete text of the New Testament ("Statenvertaling') and is bound with "het Boek der Psalmen" (book of psalms), with all Biblical psalms set to music and "Nevens de Gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland", a collection of hymns used in the Netherlands Reformed Churches printed in 1875. The last section of this Bible/Church Book contains "Catechismus of Onderwijzing in the Christelijke Leer" printed wit the "Liturgie der Hervormde Kerk van Nederland"

EXCELLENT (E). The Bible's binding, spine are in well working working order. All pages are present and in a very good condition. Clean pages. Some pencil writing in the front but not in the text itself. Gold gilt pages and cover decorations. Original binding and endpapers.

A beautiful antique church book. ...more information...

1890ies rare Dutch Extensively Illustrated Antique Family Bible (Bijbel) with silver claps and unmarked family pages

12.5" x 10" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A folio size Netherlandse Family Bijbel (Dutch language family Bible) of the 1890ies with a gold decorated/embossed leather cover (showing scenes of the Bible) as well as gold embossed lettering and the text "BIJBEL" on the front and spine and 2 silver, fully operational clasps, printed by A.J. Holman in Philadelphia. This is a rare find as this is one of the very FEW Dutch language Bibles printed by Holman here in America. Holman is the publisher of the majority of the famous illustrated family Bibles of the 1880ies-1890ies in English and also printed quite a few in German and some of the Skandinavian languages but only very few were ever translated to and printed in Dutch.

The Bible contains the complete text of the Old and New Testament ("Statenvertaling'). It is extensively illustrated with full page exquisite black and white (including a number of Gustave Dore galleries) and color engravings/illustrations (chromolithographs) and color maps. The Bible also has a very extensive commentary included with the text as chapter introductions and a very large number of side notes and footnotes. Included are also the Thorvaldsen and Hoffman Galleries of illustrations and a book of Psalms and Hymns set to music plus a Catechism.

There is a blank presentation page in the front and a marriage page and family records pages in the middle. Also pages for family pictures at the end of the Bible.

The Bible's binding, and spine/covers have been restored (in the past) and are in good/solid working order (handle with care as always). All pages are present and the pages and illustrations are in remarkably good condition. Original, never used family pages. No writing anywhere. Some scuffs and wear to the covers.

A very special American Dutch illustrated antique family Bible!....more

Dutch Bible Commentaries and other Christian Books

9" x 5.5" (each volume)

GOOD (G) condition.

A complete New Testament ("Nieuwe Testament") included with an extensive - 3 volume - commentary by Dr. H.E. Vinke, as published in 1860 with a total of about 1800+ pages. The books are in overall GOOD condition. They are bound in embossed leather. Looks like all is complete and no pages seem to be missing (Volume I has a loose cover). ...more details ...