33 : 26,5 cm. 16 pages With 38 woodcut-illustrations. Special designed binding in old style. Beautifully bound 'Biblia Pauperum' or poor man's bible, refers to manuscripts or block books of th3 14th and 15th century which depict Old and New Testament side by side, with appropriate texts, intended for instuction of laymen and unlearned clergy. The present facsimile is taken from a 15th century book in the Albertina. Bound in an outstanding binding. One of only 150 copies of the only edition!. Seller Inventory # 12808AB
Title: Biblia pauperum. Facsimile-Reproduction ...
Publisher: Vienna, Pest, Leipzig, Hartleben n.d.(ca. 1890).
Publication Date: 1890
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