Title: Biblia sacra veteris et Novi Testamenti iuxta Vulgatam aeditionem. Cum quibusdam anotationibus Ioannis Benedicti Parisiensis theoligi, 1562
Author: Catholic Church; Jean Benoit
Publisher: Parisis, Apud Iacobum Kerver, sub Unicorne, in via Iacobea
Condition: Poor
Price: 1500
An extremely scarce mid 16th century Latin Bible, containing both the Old and New Testament, printed by Jacques Kerver.
This edition is beautifully illustrated with over 150 woodcuts throughout, many being copies after Hans Holbeins Old Testament Woodcuts.
The title page, two preliminary leaves, and most of the Hebrew Interpretations are lacking. The main Biblical text is complete.
USTC records 5 existing copies of this edition in libraries.
One finely bound volume in octavo, (5 of 8)+480+136+(23 of 113) leaves
This volume is in poor shape, with heavy rubbing and wear to the binding, with the rear board detached, and the front hinges cracked. There is some staining and soiling throughout, heaviest to the first and last leaves.