Antique Bible 1691, Large Leather & Gold Bound, Latin Vulgate, France
Title: Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis
Year: 1691
Publisher: Apud Antonium Dezallier
Language: Latin
Pages: 624 + 522 + 32 + 35 + 38 (1.251 pages total)
Size: Folio
Country: Paris, France
Description: This is a rare and significant edition of the Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis, published in Paris in 1691 by Antonium Dezallier. The Bible is written in Latin, reflecting the Vulgate version authorized by Pope Sixtus V and Clement VIII. This edition includes detailed chronological, historical, and geographical notes, making it an invaluable resource for theological scholars and collectors of sacred texts.
The Bible is richly bound in original leather, with gilt decorations on the spine, featuring raised bands and ornate gold floral patterns. The title page displays an intricate engraving of a Biblical scene, enhancing its historical and visual appeal. The text is printed in black ink on aged, high-quality paper, and the pages are complete and legible with clear, dark letters.
Measures:
Height: 26 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition:
This Biblia Sacra shows wear consistent with its age, especially to the leather binding, which has some losses at the top and bottom of the spine, as well as rubbing and corner wear. The pages are well-preserved with minor foxing, and the text is intact throughout. Overall, it remains in good condition, with the binding still holding together securely despite its visible age.
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