Lot 67
  • 67

Bible. Hebrew, Greek and Latin

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Biblia Hebraica (Novum testamentum graecum). Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1584
  • Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (355 x 222mm.), woodcut printer's device on both title-pages, woodcut initials, with blank leaf Z6, nineteenth-century half calf, small hole at foot of title-page, small wormholes in margins, rust hole in Oo1 with loss of a few letters, occasional light staining towards end, binding rubbed, upper joint splitting

Provenance

St Antony's Franciscan convent, London, bookplate

Literature

Darlow & Moule 5106 & 4645; Voet 646

Condition

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."

Catalogue Note

This edition was reprinted from the Plantin Polyglot. Both the Hebrew and Greek texts have a word-for-word interlinear Latin translation.