Dietrich,V. Lot n° 50

The whole prophet Esaias interpreted... For these difficult and troublesome times, to be read by all Christians for their benefit and comfort. Nuremberg, Johann vom Berg and Ulrich Neuber 1548. 4°. Title with woodcut printer's mark. 300 nn. leaves, the last white. Late. Hprgt. (corners renewed, corners slightly browned). VD1, B 3774. not in Knaake and Kuzcynski. Grimm 310. Veit Dietrich, born 1506 in Nuremberg, was preacher at St. Sebald in his hometown from 1536 until his death in 1549. - The printer's mark shows the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. Christ stands on the clouds, flanked by the apparitions of Moses and Elijah. In the lower part outside the cloud layer the apostles Peter, Jacobus and John. - Front cover renewed, le. Bl. with repaired corner fault. Bookplate st.