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Illustrated "Biblia Sacra Vulgate Holy Bible" by Jean Frellon, 1566
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | Biblia sacra Veteris et Novi Testamenti, iuxta vulgatam editionem maiori quam antehac unquam doctorum studio, ad veritatem Hebraicam et probatissimorum exemplarium fidem emendata |
| Genre | Religion |
| Type of Illustration | Woodcuts |
| Printer | Claude de Huchin |
| Binding | Vellum |
| Publisher or Printer | Jean Frellon |
| Publication Year | 1566 |
| Period | Mid to Late 16th Century |
| Place of Publication | Lyon |
| Language | Latin |
| Number of Books | 1 |
| Additional Information | The volume features 499 text leaves followed by indices, engravings including the Jewish temple implements of a menorah and propitatorium, folding plates, decorative first letters at the beginning of each Bible book and a bloodline chart. Pagination issues begin at leaf 204 which is incorrectly number 195. At leaf 468, which is numbered 470, the numbering issues continue to the end. The rear pastedown features a printer’s seal. |
Condition
- wear to the book with splits and peeling spine material, exposed binding cord, worm hole, cocked spine, edge wear, bumped corners, chipping and soiling; text begins on leaf 1 with missing title page and endpapers; pastedown to the front cover states “Hieronymi prologus Galeatus”; chipping, fold marks, tears and discoloration to text pages; foxing and browning to text blocks and text edge; writing to the last page and rear pastedown; readable copy for age of volume.
Dimensions
2.5" W x 7.0" H x 4.75" D
Item #
ITMG635645
