BIBLE. — Testamenti novi. Vulgate Edition. Lyon, Sub Scuto C - Lot 9

BIBLE. — Testamenti novi. Vulgate Edition. Lyon, Sub Scuto Coloniensi [Jean Frellon], 1546. 2 volumes in-16, marbled sheepskin, decorated spine, red title and volume number labels, red edges (18th-century binding). A rare Lyon edition of this pocket Bible, mentioned only by Baudrier (vol. V, p. 203) based on the copy in the Florence library. It is illustrated with numerous attractive woodcuts in the text. Handwritten bookplate at the top of the title page, and a handwritten bookplate at the end of Volume II. Slight water stain on a few leaves. Missing corners on Volume I.

Estimate:£417.33

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