Preliminary identification
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Overview
The wonderfully colorful pictures turn this Italian Bible history into a small visual adventure, from Noah’s ark to David and Goliath. The cover identifies Volume I as “Dalla Creazione al Re Davide” — from Creation to King David — issued by Tipografia Claudiana; the precise edition remains unconfirmed.
Story
Claudiana began in Turin in 1855 to spread Protestant religious literature in Italian. This Florence-imprinted volume brings that mission into the home, making ancient stories vivid through colorful pictures.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1855, Claudiana became an important voice of Italy’s Protestant publishing tradition, closely associated with the Waldensian community. The readable Florence imprint connects this book to that history, although no individual author or illustrator is identified in these photographs.
Condition & Value
Significant water staining, browned paper, torn and chipped edges, frayed spine cloth, and detached illustrated leaves are visible. These substantial condition problems place it well below the value of a sound, complete copy.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.