{"product_id":"h-wolffenbuttel-van-rooyen-geschiedenis-oude-nieuwe-testament-2-delen-gustave-dore","title":"H. Wolffenbüttel-van Rooyen - History of the Old \u0026 New Testament | 2 volumes | Gustave Doré","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en-ec\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #5a1414; border-left: 4px solid #d6c3a3; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #f5f1e8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eZiggy's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive two-volume edition of the history of the Old and New Testaments, written by H. Wolffenbüttel-van Rooyen with the scholarly assistance of dr. A. van der Weijden O.E.S.A. Both volumes were published by De Fontein in Utrecht and belong to the early second edition of this extensive Catholic biblical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two large volumes jointly cover the history of the Old and New Testaments and are richly illustrated with the famous biblical depictions of the French artist Gustave Doré. The Old Testament contains 80 engravings and the New Testament 36, together 116 impressive illustrations. Many of them are printed full-page and show famous biblical scenes such as Adam and Eve, the vision of Ezekiel, the three kings, the flight into Egypt, John the Baptist and the wedding at Cana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition was compiled for a broad Catholic audience and combines an extensive account of biblical history with theological and historical commentary. Dr. A. van der Weijden O.E.S.A. provided the scholarly assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth volumes are bound in matching red faux leather with decorated brown spines, black title plates and gold lettering. On the front cover is a gold-colored depiction of Mary with the Christ Child. The dark blue-grey top edges and the large format give the set a neat, monumental appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: H. Wolffenbüttel-van Rooyen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScholarly assistance: dr. A. van der Weijden O.E.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitles: History of the Old Testament \u0026amp; History of the New Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of volumes: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: second edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: De Fontein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Utrecht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: ca. 1950-1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Biblical history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious context: Roman Catholic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Gustave Doré\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Testament: 80 engravings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Testament: 36 engravings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal: 116 Doré illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Testament: 308 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: red faux leather with decorated brown spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront cover: gold-colored depiction of Mary with the Christ Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop edge: dark blue-grey colored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: ca. 30.5 × 24 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness Old Testament: ca. 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness New Testament: ca. 2.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery neat vintage condition. Both volumes are sturdy and the binding is in very good order. The faux leather covers show slight signs of use and a few small superficial marks. The spines have some even discoloration and wear, appropriate for their age. The gold-colored decoration and spine lettering are well preserved. The colored top edges show slight signs of use and dust. The interior is remarkably clean and neat, with only limited age discoloration. The many full-page reproductions of the engravings by Gustave Doré have remained bright and beautifully preserved. See the photos for a complete picture of the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55776341524819,"sku":"AK0327001","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_4880.jpg?v=1794068713","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-ec\/products\/h-wolffenbuttel-van-rooyen-geschiedenis-oude-nieuwe-testament-2-delen-gustave-dore","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}