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OFFER VAN ABRAHAM Book Of Genesis in Engravings c1700 Amsterdam Very rare! Abraham, Offer Van :LIBER GENESIS - 52 ENGRAVINGS Published in Amsterdam c1700, Measures 7.5" x 6". Published by Isaac Greve. Bound in c18th buff hand decorated paper wraps. Between the wraps are 52 (ex 60? ? ) engravings illustrating scenes from the Book Of Genesis. The engravings measure 82mm x 125mm (4.5" x 3") picture size, overall size 7.5" x 6". A very scarce publication only represented in the British Museum and the Riiksmuseum. Ref: Profit and pleasure : print books by Crispijn de Passe, p. 61-72, 180, 304 (afb. 88-