Description
1633 GREEK NEW TESTAMENT. Printed by Guilielmum Blaeu in Amsterdam, 1633. 32 mo. V.RARE. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. Complete w. original engraved title, reinforced. Pagination: Title, 454pp, [vi], blank. 6p of tables follow the text. Reference: D&M 4681. Delaveau & Hillard 3719. Original full calf morocco, reinforced; w. gilt debossing, designs and triple line border front and back; 4 raised bands on spine also w. gilt; gilted edges. 1 working silver clasp; the other clasp missing on one side. Marbled endpapers. Unglossed. Double signature “Grorgin Dugard Presbyter Catholica Ecclesia” (front flyleaf and Title verso). PERFECT text without blemish, uncut, very sharp impression (though pics look washed). None listed on ESTC. Prev. auction, 11/03, $2750; 7/06 w/o title, $1700. This copy: original provenance, perfect text, tight and secure binding, complete w. title and original binding. Comes in a black, archival clamshell box for protection and preservation.
