1620 BIBLE in FRENCH ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED w/ 215 WOODCUTS !
img{max-width:100%} Le nouveau testament de nostre seigneur Jesus-Christ Chez Jean Royaulx: Lyon; 1620 (The New Testament of our lord Jesus Christ) Rare Lyon edition published by a printer who is not very well referenced This edition is not referenced or cited in the bibliographies, at least no trace of it has been found It is well produced, text in two columns, illustrated with numerous woodcuts (a total of 215 woodcuts and a beautiful title vignette) Full original leather binding , spine with 5 bands, finely decorated in gilt, with title label in red morocco Size: 7 1/4 by 9 1/2" 273 pp + 36 double-sided pages with several tables A bibliophilic curiosity due to the rarity of the work but also a well-produced bible, very beautiful copy in excellent condition (some wear to the leather) This work was probably part of a set with the old testament in the first part, no trace of it has been found text in French =================================