1729 ✝️ Holy Bible Biblia Sacra, Prophets & New Testament, Vol 2, Illustrated
$ 198.0
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1729 ✝️ Holy Bible Biblia Sacra, Prophets & New Testament, Vol 2, Illustrated. Larger work: Biblia Sacra Vulgatae editionis. Good antique condition. Text block is substantial and generally sound. Pages show expected age toning, occasional spotting, light soiling, and handling wear. Description Bibliorum Sacrorum Pars Altera, a Latin Vulgate Bible volume printed for Cristoforo Zane, dated by the approval at Padua, February 19, 1729. This is the second part / volume of the Bible, containing the Major and Minor Prophets, the Books of Maccabees, and the New Testament. The title page reads in part: Bibliorum Sacrorum Pars Altera, continens Prophetas tam Majores, quam Minores, necnon Libros Machabaeorum, ac Novum Testamentum. A handsome 18th-century Catholic Latin Bible volume, illustrated throughout with engraved biblical scenes at the openings of books including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Baruch, Ezekiel, the Gospels, and Revelation. Also includes chronological and genealogical tables, including a folding/table format section and a genealogical diagram of Christ. The text is printed in double columns with marginal references. Details Title: Bibliorum Sacrorum Pars Altera Larger work: Biblia Sacra Vulgatae editionis Printer / Publisher: Cristoforo Zane Place: Venice / Padua approval, Italy Year: 1729 Language: Latin Contents: Prophets, Maccabees, New Testament Binding: vellum / parchment over boards Size: 10 x 7 x 2 inches Illustrations: engraved biblical scenes, tables, and genealogical diagram Early 18th-century ownership inscription in red ink reading “Benedetto Angeli,” likely an Italian private owner. Condition Good antique condition. Binding is intact in plain vellum/parchment over boards, with age darkening, surface wear, soiling, rubbing, and worn corners. Spine is lettered Biblia Sacra and appears to indicate the volume number. Text block is substantial and generally sound. Pages show expected age toning, occasional spotting, light soiling, and handling wear. Title page has an old red ownership inscription. Illustrated pages and tables are present as shown in photos. This is volume 2 only, not a complete two-volume Bible set. A very displayable 1729 Latin Vulgate Bible volume, with strong visual appeal from its biblical engravings and tables. 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.
