Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis - 1727

A very rare work constituting an edition of the Biblia Sacra according to the Vulgate, the official Latin translation of the Bible adopted by the Catholic Church since Saint Jerome and confirmed by the Council of Trent -

The first volume gathers the fundamental texts of the Old Testament, presented in a careful layout in keeping with the liturgical and theological usages of the period -

The 1727 edition testifies to the importance of the Vulgate as a doctrinal reference and as an instructional instrument, offering readers a stabilized and authorized version of the Scriptures -

SN - Biblia Sacra Vulgatae Editionis - 1727 - Volume I - Andreae Laurens -
464 pages.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full antique morocco leather, stains and handling wear, headcaps, corners and hinges worn, red speckled edges, ornately gilt spine, gilt titling on red morocco insert, gilt pagination -

Good interior condition, some signs of damp staining, faint light foxing on the first five leaves, no serious damage, pretty headbands, beautiful drop caps, superb vignette on the title page -

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