Printer's device on title hand colored at an early date. Large manuscript initials in red and blue; rubricated throughout. [14], CCCXLVII, [28] leaves. Manuscript references and extensive early marginalia in Hebrew in O.T.; citations in Table keyed to N.T. and underlined. Contemporary colored deerskin sectional fore-edge tabs. Folio (13 x 8-1/2 inches). Full burgundy morocco by Zaehnsdorf. Title leaf repaired at gutter and bottom corner; minor staining. VD16 B2584. Delaveau & Hillard 771; cf. Darlow & Moule, note after 6092. Provenance: Dr. Charles Clay, Manchester (19th century inscription on front endpaper, sold Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, May 18, 1883); General Theological Seminary (bookplate, blindstamps);.

Item #372247

A scarce Latin bible, the first edition of the Vulgate with the printed marginal references to canon law. These 'Concordantiae iuris canonici,' according to Masch, were compiled by Johannes Niuicellensis, an abbot, and were printed separately in 1482. This is also the first edition to printed the commendatory hexastich by Matthias Sambucellus on the title page, beginning: "Emendata magis scaturit nunc biblia tota."

A tall copy with generous margins, lovely stylish manuscript initials, and full rubrication.