1720 Dutch New Testament — Gold-Tooled Leather Binding with Copper Plate Engravings

A Rare Survivor from the Dutch Golden Age of Printing

Hold in your hands a piece of living history — a complete Dutch New Testament printed in Delft in 1720, bearing the original approval signature of Matthias Oosterling dated 30 van Oogstmaand, 1720 (August 30, 1720). Over three centuries old, this volume has endured with its gold-tooled leather binding largely intact, a testament to the craftsmanship of early 18th-century Dutch bookbinders.

What Makes This Volume Exceptional

• Original gold-tooled leather binding — ornate central medallion with floral and geometric gilt decoration, bordered by double gilt rules
• Original copper plate engravings — 6 full plates present, including a striking frontispiece and a full-page engraving of Joan XII
• Maps — 1 full intact map present; 1 map missing
• Ecclesiastical approval page — hand-signed by Matthias Osterling, Delft, August 30, 1720
• Complete text block — interior pages present with period typography in Dutch
• Provenance — Delft imprint, consistent with the flourishing Dutch Reformed publishing tradition of the era

Condition

Age-appropriate wear to the binding with some rubbing and minor losses at the spine and corners. Interior pages show toning consistent with age. Please note: a couple of pages have tears, and 1 map is missing from the volume. The remaining 6 copper plate engravings and 1 map are fully intact. Overall a solid, displayable example of an early 18th-century Dutch New Testament.

Ideal For

Rare book collectors, biblical scholars, Dutch history enthusiasts, seminary libraries, and serious archivists seeking a documented 18th-century devotional text with original provenance markings.

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