Bible. Latin.

Estimate

500 - 700 GBP

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Description

Biblia sacra vulgatae editionis, Sixti V. Pont. Max. iussu recognita: et Clementis VIII auctoritate edita. Paris: Typographia Regia (Sébastien Cramoisy), 1653

4to (236 x 178mm.), engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette on title-page, engraved initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary french red morocco gilt with the arms of Louis XIV (Olivier 2494 fer 7), spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, occasional light browning, extremities rubbed, binding slightly faded, spine chipped at head

Provenance

Jesuit College in Paris, inscription on title-page; bookplate of Henry, bishop of Exeter, dated 1866; Truro Cathedral library, bookplate; Bishop Phillpotts' library, Truro, bookplate

Literature

Darlow & Moule 6222