Lot 150 , Bible, New Testament in Greek - Tes Kaines diathekes hapanta. Nov Testamenti Ominia, 1st edition,

° [Holy Bible. Gk. title] Novi Testamenti Omnia.
engraved pictorial title (devices of the four Evangelists], historiated initials and headpiece decorations; (7), 382ff. and colophon; contemp. panelled pigskin, pictorially blind-stamped ovrall with religious and naturalistic motifs surrounding medallion portraits in centre panel, with upper cover dated 1538, 8vo. Basle: Thomas Platter, 1538

£500-800

Condition:
Only slight bndg. wear (with signs of former clasps), good inside with clean text, blank leaf follows prelims. before text; at end Bb7 is a blank and Bb8 colophon (on verso, with large device). note: Thos. Platter (1499-1582) a humanist and writer, joined, then led Andreas Cratanders printing press in Basel from 1531; Adams B1654; D&M.4611

Sold for £1,200