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Description: This attractive original antique print originates from the fourth or later editions of Meyers' Konversationslexikon. These editions of this famous German encyclopedia were published from 1885 until 1970. The same prints were used for similar publications, such as Brockhaus' encyclopedia, and the Dutch encyclopedias of Oosthoek and Winkler Prins.
Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous encyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).
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Subject: Plate: 'Faksimile von Gutenbergs 42zeiliger lateinischer Bibel (um 1455)'. (Facsimile of Gutenbergs 42-line Latin Bible (1455)). This plate shows a Facsimile of a page of Gutenberg's famous bible. A facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "make like") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possibles.
Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 16 x 24.5 cm. The image size is ca. 14 x 20 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 6.3 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 5.5 x 7.9 inch.
Medium: Chromolithograph on a wove (vellin) type paper.
Location: C351-25
SKU: TPC 13240.1
Section: MEYERS-LEXIKON-1895
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