* The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.'Biblia germanica - The whole Bible, that is all the books of the Old and New Testaments, faithfully translated according to the original languages. In addition, there is now a beautiful and complete register or index of the whole Bible, the chronology and reckoning of the times from the beginning to Christ... With 2 titles in red and black with figurative borders, 317 (of 319) woodcuts and many decorative and pictorial initials. Zurich, Froschauer, 1545. folio. [28 (2 w.)] pp., CCCXXXIIII (without leaf II), CCCXV pp. Blind embossed leather binding over wooden boards. With 7 (of 8) corner mounts, 2 centrepieces and 2 brass clasps (older restorations and material replacements, unobtrusive worm marks). VD16 B 2720 - Vischer C 341 - Rudolphi 313 - Leemann-van Elck, Buchschmuck, 66 u. ders., Bibelsammlung Nr. 13 - Fourth edition of the large illustrated Zurich Bible, expanded by many illustrations. Compared to the 1542 edition, 57 woodcuts on the New Testament (by Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder) have been added. - "The Froschauer Bible of 1545 deserves special attention, as it has been enriched by new illustrations in the New Testament. It is thus the richest and most beautifully illustrated Zurich Bible and is a first-rate masterpiece of Protestant Bible printing at the time". The folio Bible of 1545 "remained exemplary for centuries in terms of content and decoration" (Leemann-van Elck). - The magnificent illustrations for the woodcuts are mostly based on designs by Hans Holbein; some are also attributed to Hans Asper. The two title borders are by Hans Leu the Younger and Hans Holbein the Younger. - Some browning, some dampstaining in the margins, heavier at the end and with slight sporulation. Some finger marks. First title page with old repaired corner tear and backed margins, otherwise only isolated marginal defects. Inside cover with old marginalia. - Overall a good copy of the monumental edition. This item marked with * (asterisk) is fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT will be charged on the hammer price plus buyer's premium for these items. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will be reimbursed the VAT.