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Leather. 8vo. Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, de l'Imprimerie de Monsieur, Paris. 1789 - An XII (1804), 12 volumes Vol I: xv, [i], 365 pgs; Vol II: 531 pgs, Vol III: 486 pgs, Vol IV: 485 pgs, Vol V: 549 pgs, Vol VI: 652 pgs, VolVII: 628 pgs, Vol VIII: 476 pgs, Vol IX: xii, [5 pgs], 374 pgs, Vol. X: 400 pgs, Vol. XI: 168 pgs, [5]-301 pgs, Vol. XII: 367 pgs Illustrated with 300 copper -engraved plates with captions after original drawings by Marillier and Monsiau plus a map of the Holy Land by Chanlaire and engraved by Pierre-François Tardieu in Volume 12. Bound in polished calf with titles and raised bands present to the spine. Boards have light wear present to the extremities of the boards. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. "The pertinacity with which this vast project was brought to completion between 1789 and 1804 is remarkable. Despite the vicissitudes of these fifteen hectic years, the twelve volumes were published in twenty-five numbers with their 300 plates (204 for the Old Testament and 96 for New) distributed exactly as promised for Defer de Maisonneuve in a prospectus of 1790. His only departure was the introduction of Monsiau in the place of Marillier as the illustrator of the gospels. The first 132 plates, issued in eleven numbers of twelve plates each, had appeared by the end of 1792. Thereafter the volumes were published sporadically, no doubt as the conditions of the time dictated. Indeed this is clearly a Revolutionary Bible. Marillier's fondness for voluptuous subjects, which found vent not only in 'Incest of Lot's daughters' (I, 63) and 'Joseph's chastity' (I, 150), but also in scenes of his own invention like 'Fornication and idolatry of Israel' (II, 239), was confirmed by the taste of the day and it is not fanciful to see an increased emphasis on violence in the designs of 1793 and 1794. Marillier provided five-sixths of the plates for this immense undertaking and thereby joined the succession of outstanding biblical illustrators". Leather 12 Volume Set 1789-1804 La Sainte Bible 300 Copperplate Engravings Leather 12 Volume Set 1789-1804 La Sainte Bible 300 Copperplate Engravings Description Up For Sale Today is La Sainte Bible Contenant L'Ancien Et Le Nouveau Testament Traduite En François Sur La Vulgate Par M. Le Maistre De Saci Nouvelle Edition, Ornee de 300 figures, gravees d'apres les dessins M. Marillier Leather. 8vo. Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, de l'Imprimerie de Monsieur, Paris. 1789 - An XII (1804), 12 volumes Vol I: xv, [i], 365 pgs; Vol II: 531 pgs, Vol III: 486 pgs, Vol IV: 485 pgs, Vol V: 549 pgs, Vol VI: 652 pgs, VolVII: 628 pgs, Vol VIII: 476 pgs, Vol IX: xii, [5 pgs], 374 pgs, Vol. X: 400 pgs, Vol. XI: 168 pgs, [5]-301 pgs, Vol. XII: 367 pgs Illustrated with 300 copper -engraved p la tes with captions after original drawings by Marillier and Monsiau plus a map of the Holy La nd by Chan la ire and engraved by Pierre-François Tardieu in Volume 12. Bound in polished calf with titles and raised bands present to the spine. Boards have light wear present to the extremities of the boards. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid "The pertinacity with which this vast project was brought to completion between 1789 and 1804 is remarkable. Despite the vicissitudes of these fifteen hectic years, the twelve volumes were published in twenty-five numbers with their 300 plates (204 for the Old Testament and 96 for New) distributed exactly as promised for Defer de Maisonneuve in a prospectus of 1790. His only departure was the introduction of Monsiau in the place of Marillier as the illustrator of the gospels. The first 132 plates, issued in eleven numbers of twelve plates each, had appeared by the end of 1792. Thereafter the volumes were published sporadically, no doubt as the conditions of the time dictated. Indeed this is clearly a Revolutionary Bible. Marillier's fondness for voluptuous subjects, which found vent not only in 'Incest of Lot's daughters' (I, 63) and 'Joseph's chastity' (I, 150), but also in scenes of his own invention like 'Fornication and idolatry of Israel' (II, 239), was confirmed by the taste of the day and it is not fanciful to see an increased emphasis on violence in the designs of 1793 and 1794. Marillier provided five-sixths of the plates for this immense undertaking and thereby joined the succession of outstanding biblical illustrators". OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! 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