Johann Melchior Füssli

Swiss, 1677 - 1736

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This is a photograph of an antique leather-bound book. The cover features a worn brown leather exterior with an embossed rectangle and diamond pattern in lighter brown hues. The design includes delicate decorative dots and filigree at the corners of the rectangular border. The spine of the book is visible on the left, exhibiting slightly raised bands. The overall condition suggests age, with visible scratches and wear.
Johann Jacob Scheuchzer, Kupfer-Bibel, volume I, published 1731, 1 vol: ill: mezzotint portrait of Scheuchzer, engraving opposite title page, title page, 26 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 276 pages text (numbered 1-276), 177 engravings (numbered 1-174 with 3 additional plates); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs are after Preissler, Epstein Family Fund, 1987.26.1

Kupfer-Bibel, volume I

Johann Jacob Scheuchzer · published 1731 · 1 vol: ill: mezzotint portrait of Scheuchzer, engraving opposite title page, title page, 26 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 276 pages text (numbered 1-276), 177 engravings (numbered 1-174 with 3 additional plates); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs are after Preissler ·  Accession ID  1987.26.1

This is a photograph of a decorative book cover. The cover has a richly designed leather binding with a large diamond shape in the center. The design includes embossed patterns framing the diamond, a border around the edges, and intricate floral motifs in a light contrasting color at the corners. The color scheme is deep brown with warmer tones highlighting the elements. This design showcases traditional craftsmanship in bookbinding.
Johann Jacob Scheuchzer, Kupfer-Bibel, volume II, published 1731, 1 vol: ill: title page, 3 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 396 pages text (numbered 277-672), 193 engravings (numbered 175-364 with 3 additional plates); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs are after Preissler, Epstein Family Fund, 1987.26.2

Kupfer-Bibel, volume II

Johann Jacob Scheuchzer · published 1731 · 1 vol: ill: title page, 3 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 396 pages text (numbered 277-672), 193 engravings (numbered 175-364 with 3 additional plates); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs are after Preissler ·  Accession ID  1987.26.2

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Kupfer-Bibel, volume IV

Johann Jacob Scheuchzer · published 1735 · 1 vol: ill: engraved title page, 3 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 688 pages text (numbered 739-1426), 40 pages index (unnumbered), 175 engravings plates (numbered 576-750); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs areafter Preissler ·  Accession ID  1987.26.4

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Kupfer-Bibel, volume III

Johann Jacob Scheuchzer · published 1733 · 1 vol: ill: title page, 3 pages introductory text (unnumbered), 738 pages text (numbered 1-738), 215 engravings (numbered 365-575 with 4 additional plates); plates are engraved by various artists after Füssli; border designs are after Preissler ·  Accession ID  1987.26.3