✝️ 1691 Biblia Sacra Latin 2 Vols Unique Manuscript Annotated Holy Bible
$ 369.6
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✝️ 1691 Biblia Sacra Latin 2 Vols Unique Manuscript Annotated Holy Bible. Auctoritate recognita. Editio nova, notis chronologicis, historicis et geographicis illustrata. Title: Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis. Biblia Sacra. Publication: Paris (Parisiis), 1691. A strong example for collectors of early printed Bibles or annotated theological works. Biblia Sacra Vulgatæ editionis Sixti V. Clementis VIII. Pont. Max. auctoritate recognita. Editio nova, notis chronologicis, historicis et geographicis illustrata (The Holy Bible, Vulgate, edition of Sixtus V. Clement VIII. Pont. Max., revised by authority. New edition, illustrated with chronological, historical and geographical notes.) A substantial and visually striking 17th-century Latin Vulgate Bible, complete in two volumes, printed in Paris in 1691 (M.DC.XCI.) by Antoine Dezallier, a noted Parisian bookseller. Key Details Title: Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis Volumes: 2 (Pars Prima & Pars Altera) Publication: Paris (Parisiis), 1691 Printer/Publisher: Apud Antonium Dezallier Language: Latin Format: Large quarto Size: 11" x 8" x 1.75" each volume Pagination: 4 preliminary leaves, xx, 624, 512, 32 pages, 4 leaves, 35 (1), 38 pages, 1 leaf 4to Binding Contemporary full calf bindings Richly gilt-decorated spines with raised bands Red morocco spine labels: Biblia Sacra Pars Prima / Pars Secunda Marbled endpapers Bindings are worn but structurally intact, with: Rubbing, scuffing, and surface abrasion Edge wear and some loss at corners and spine ends Condition Overall good antiquarian condition for a 17th-century working Bible: Complete two-volume set Text blocks generally solid Paper shows expected age toning Some spotting and light staining Extensive contemporary manuscript annotations throughout (notably in margins and on inserted leaves) Several interleaved manuscript pages, densely written in early hand (likely theological notes or commentary) No obvious major losses to printed text This is a used scholarly copy, with significant evidence of early readership. Notable Features Engraved device on title pages Scholarly apparatus and indices Interleaved manuscript commentary (unusually extensive) Early marginalia throughout, adding research value Provenance (brief listing-ready note) Contemporary and later manuscript annotations throughout, including extensive interleaved theological notes in an early hand, suggesting prolonged use in a scholarly or clerical context. Summary A desirable complete 1691 Paris Vulgate Bible in two volumes, notable for its scholarly annotations and manuscript additions, offering both textual and historical interest. A strong example for collectors of early printed Bibles or annotated theological works. All books we sell are original copies, we do not sell reproductions. Free shipping, free no questions asked 30 day returns (within USA), eBay Global Shipping Program to other countries.
