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Monumental Dutch "Keur" Bible Biblia, Dat is De gantsche H. Schrifture, vervattende alle de Canonijcke Boecken des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments. Door last der Hoogh-Mog. Heeren Staten Generael vande Vereenighde Nederlanden en volgens het Besluyt vande Synode Nationael (...) Biblia, That is The entire Holy Scripture, containing all the Canonical Books of the Old and New Testament. By order of the Most High Lords States General of the United Netherlands and according to the Decree of the National Synod (...) Old Testament + New Testament + Apocryphal books Dordrecht, Pieter & Jacob Keur; 1736 4 parts in 1 volume Engr. illustrations: general title, 6 double-page maps: Printed in Gothic type in 2 columns New Testament and Apocrypha with separate title and same imprint (Keur, 1736) Original blind-stamped calf leather binding over wooden boards, covers with large blind central ornament within double ruled frame and corner pieces, brass fittings (4 corner pieces and 2 intact clasps), spine with raised bands good condition, some wear, new endpapers, some repairs of the maps, occasional spots At the time the 'Werelt Caert' was published, the entire world had not yet been explored and known. California was drawn as an island, Australia had yet to be partly discovered and was designated as 'New Holland'! The world map alone is fascinating! Massive folio. Size 9.5 by 14.5 inches Thickness 4.5 inches Extensive family history at the front endpapers Text in Dutch ================= Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution