Hè Palaia Diathèkè [Greek] [...]. Vetus Testamentum ex versione Septuaginta interpretum, secundum Exemplar Vaticanum Romae editum [...] una cum scholiis […] summa cura edidit Lambertus Bos [...].

4to: [44]-1/724-[2]-725/1326 pp.

Contemp. gilt calf, covers with gilt ornamental border, gilt flat spine with morocco label (expertly repaired). Excellent copy with both half-titles.

Scholarly ed. of Greek text of the Septuagint version by the Franeker professor L. Bos (1670-1717). “This reprint of the Sixtine Text served as a copy for many later editions” (Darlow/Moule). Engr. front. by G. vander Gouwen after G. Hoet. Engr. mark on title. 4 double-page engraved maps (1 folding) of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. 1 double-page engr. Title in red and black.
Ref. Bibles Paris 1464. - Darlow/Moule 4726. - STCN (i.a. BL).
*** Prov. Amsterdam prize binding with large gilt arms on covers (prize gone) (Spoelder 10). - Mod. institutional bookpl. and stamps.