Lot 114 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
BIBLE, in German. Translated by Martin LUTHER (1483-1546). Biblia, das ist, die gantze Heilige Schrifft Deudsch . Wittenberg: Hans Lufft, 1534.
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- Estimate
- £200,000–£300,000 hammer ≈ $254,845–$382,267
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 11 December 2024
- Dimensions
- 325 x 200mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3194036
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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In German Bible, BIBLE, in German. Translated by Martin LUTHER (1483-1546). Biblia, das ist, die gantze Heilige Schrifft Deudsch . Wittenberg: Hans Lufft, 1534. Christie's, 11 Dec 2024, lot 114. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3194036.
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In German Bible, BIBLE, in German. Translated by Martin LUTHER (1483-1546). Biblia, das ist, die gantze Heilige Schrifft Deudsch . Wittenberg: Hans Lufft, 1534. Christie's, 11 Dec 2024, lot 114. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3194036.
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