Winter 2024, Modern Art + Design
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 01:00PM EST
Lot 357
European, Hymn Books (5)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
EUROPEAN
Collection of five antique hymn books, 1702-1902
Including three tooled leather-bound Martin Luther bibles in German, dated 1712, 1718 and 1837; a German hymn book dated 1702 with tortoiseshell cover with silver clasps (from the collection of the Library of the Carnegie Museum, PA); and a Hungarian prayer and hymn book with tooled leather cover, dated 1902.
Largest (Hungarian hymn book): 10" H x 8" W x 2" D
Condition
All are in good antique condition with heavy wear throughout. All clasps are broken or missing elements except for the tortoiseshell example. Tortoiseshell cover has a stable crack running horizontally in the lower half and silver with heavy tarnish.
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