Rare 1617 Biblia Sacra Vulgata Paris Complete Latin Bible Engraved Title Page
$ 538.56
Description
Rare 1617 Biblia Sacra Vulgata Paris Complete Latin Bible Engraved Title Page. Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis, printed inParis (Lutetiae Parisiorum) and dated1617. 🖼️Magnificent engraved title page with rich biblical iconography and fine detail. Early Vulgate Bibles from this period are increasingly scarce on the market, particularlycomplete examples with engraved title pages. Offered for sale is a rare and complete early 17th-century Latin Bible, titled Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis, printed in Paris (Lutetiae Parisiorum) and dated 1617. This is an authentic post-Tridentine Catholic Bible, issued under the authority of Pope Sixtus V, representing one of the standard Vulgate editions widely used across Europe in the early modern period. ✨ Key Features 📖 Complete text (Old and New Testament confirmed, ending with “FINIS”) 🖼️ Magnificent engraved title page with rich biblical iconography and fine detail 🏛️ Printed in Paris, 1617 (clearly dated in Roman numerals) 📜 Original Latin text in double-column layout 📚 A genuine 400+ year-old artifact, not a later reprint 📊 Condition Report ✔️ Complete and internally solid – all key sections present ✔️ Strong, legible print throughout with good contrast ⚠️ Water staining visible on multiple page (see photos) ⚠️ Age toning and foxing consistent with a 17th-century book ⚠️ Minor worming / small holes in some margins (does not affect readability) ⚠️ Rebound binding (later leather spine with marbled/green boards) – not original but structurally sound ✔️ Engraved title page in good visual condition, an important value driver 🎯 Why This Book Matters This is not just a religious text — it is a historical object from early 17th-century Europe, produced in one of the major printing centers of the time. Collectors value these editions for: Their historical significance post-Council of Trent The quality of early printing and engraving Their survival over 400+ years, especially in complete form The decorative appeal of the engraved title page 💼 Market Positioning Early Vulgate Bibles from this period are increasingly scarce on the market, particularly complete examples with engraved title pages. Despite condition issues typical for its age, this remains a highly collectible and display-worthy piece.
