Biblia Sacra – 1578 – GENESIS 20-21

Description

GENESIS 20:5-22:3. “Isaac: Son of Promise”. Printed in Basel by T. Guarinum, 1578. Ref: Adams B1086. FINE+ condition; minor age-related spots. 2 LARGE WOODCUTS 3.5″ x 2.3″ each (angel appearing to Sarah; Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac), clear and sharp impressions. An exquisite leaf! The story of Abraham and Isaac is without parallel in the OT. COA on premium “gold leaf” paper, citing Gen 21:1-3, 12, and 22:1-2 in English trans. Leaf and COA set in a museum-quality Tri-fold Portfolio.