Theology - Bibles Stimmer, Tobias Novae Tobiae Stimmeri sacrorum bibliorum figurae ... New biblical figures torn by Tobiam Stimmer. Interpreted with Latin and German verses (by Johann Fischart). With fulls. Title woodcut, 162 text woodcuts, and printer's mark in woodcut. Strasbourg, Jobin, 1590. 92 (of 96) nn. Sign. )(8, A-L8. 8°. HLdr. of the 18th cent. with ornament. Gilt titles, endpapers in multicolour. Multicoloured paper and bookmark ribbon (somewhat bumped and rubbed). Very rare, also with missing woodcuts, only 3 copies traceable for us at auctions. - VD16 F 1156 (and fish type). - Richly detailed and neatly trimmed series of Bible illustrations by Tobias Stimmer, first published by Garwin in Basel in 1576. Each sheet with 2 woodcuts, including the Latin and German verses by Fischart. - Provenance: Counts Harrach, Austrian aristocracy, with the cancellation stamp "Ex Bibliotheca Viennensi" on the title page. - 4 leaves missing (G2, G7, H4 and H5). The upper third of the book block almost entirely slightly worm-eaten, partly finger- and soil-stained, browned. Overall a solidly preserved copy, worth collecting due to its rarity. Theology - Bibles - Very rare, also with missing wood-cuts like present, only 3 copies traceable for us at auctions. - VD16 F 1156 (for Fischart). - Richly detailed and boldly cut series of Bible illustrations by Tobias Stimmer, first published by Garwin in Basel in 1576. Each leaf with 2 woodcuts, including the Latin and German verses by Fischart. - Provenance: Harrach family, Austrian aristocracy, with their ex-library stamp 'Ex Bibliotheca Viennensi' on title page. - 4 leaves missing (G2, G7, H4 and H5). - Upper part of bookblock almost entirely but very slightly worm-eaten, partly finger-stained and soiled, browned. Overall a solidly preserved copy, worth collecting due to its rarity. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.