early-17th-century-latin-bible
Lot 4147
Early 17th-Century Latin Bible
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
EVANGELIA, ACTA APOSTOLORUM. Rome: Sumptibus Andreae Brugiotti, Apud Haerede Barthol. Zannetti, 1624. Limp parchment, faded manuscript title on spine. 12mo; 552pp. Title page with architectural frame. Roman type; text in Latin. With decorated initials, ornaments.

4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Parchment with typical age discoloration, several small wormholes on boards and spine, one tear in parchment near rear joint; cracking at hinges, slight separation from textblock and head and tail bands lightly frayed, still sturdy overall; endpapers with wormholes and light staining, later manuscript on front free endpaper; pages lightly toned with occasional foxing, grime, wormhole, and staining; 2Y6 with significant loss; a rare bible.