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BIBLE, Latin. Biblia. Paris: Robert Estienne, 1545.
2 volumes, 8° (197 x 126mm). Title within an elaborate hatched woodcut border, device on title, ruled in red throughout. 18th-century English red morocco, border of small tools on sides, gilt spines with Fountaine's elephant tool in compartments, gilt edges (spine and hinges somewhat rubbed). Provenance: Jean Thomas Thieblet (signature, dated 1590); Sir Andrew Fountaine (binding).
'Estienne's second 8vo edition of the Latin Bible (first in 1534), and one which was felt to challenge conservatism more blatantly than any of his previous editions...This edition is very rare and copies are practically never found in good condition', Schreiber (no.83). Adams B1036; Darlow & Moule 6127; Renouard 62/2. (2)
2 volumes, 8° (197 x 126mm). Title within an elaborate hatched woodcut border, device on title, ruled in red throughout. 18th-century English red morocco, border of small tools on sides, gilt spines with Fountaine's elephant tool in compartments, gilt edges (spine and hinges somewhat rubbed). Provenance: Jean Thomas Thieblet (signature, dated 1590); Sir Andrew Fountaine (binding).
'Estienne's second 8vo edition of the Latin Bible (first in 1534), and one which was felt to challenge conservatism more blatantly than any of his previous editions...This edition is very rare and copies are practically never found in good condition', Schreiber (no.83). Adams B1036; Darlow & Moule 6127; Renouard 62/2. (2)
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