Bible. Latin

8 volumes, 12mo (153 x 90mm.), engraved title in volume 1, half-titles, ruled in red throughout, contemporary French red morocco gilt, triple fillets forming border and central panel with floral corner pieces, spines gilt in compartments with floral and foliate motif, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, eighteenth-century ownership inscription on title-pages struck out with new ex libris in its place, slight dampstaining in volume I, some repairs and restoration at spine ends and corners, some wear to hinges

Augustine monastery of Saint Lupus at Troyes, inscription (erased) on title-page; L. Nosley, inscription on title-page

Delaveau & Hillard 1040

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Antoine Vitré was responsible for the celebrated Paris Polygot Bible, completed in 1645.

The engraved title, general title page, printer's letter and preface are all dated 1652 and were printed after the body of the work and placed at the beginning of volume I.