An exceptionally rare, authenticated original folio leaf from the Latin Vulgate Bible (Biblia diligentissime emendata cum Concordantiis), printed on January 30, 1512, in Lyons, France. This leaf features text from the Book of Tobit (Tobias), a text highly prized by historical theology collectors. It includes the original matching COA issued by renowned specialist Phil Barber (Early Imprints and Ephemera, Boston, MA). The text features striking, crisp post-incunabula Gothic type set in a traditional double-column layout. It is beautifully adorned with hand-stamped woodcut initial capitals, vibrant red ink rubricated text headers, and distinct marginalia reference markers.
- Date of Original Printing: January 30, 1512
- Historical Work: Biblia diligentissime emendata cum Concordantiis (Latin Vulgate Bible)
- Book Featured: Book of Tobit / Tobias
- Leaf Designation: Folio CXXI (Folio 121)
- Printer: Nicolaus de Benedictis
- Location of Printing: Lyons, France
- Typography Style: Compact Post-Incunabula Gothic Type (Double Columns)
- Rubrication Details: Vibrant red ink rubricated text headers
- Visual Elements: Intact decorative woodcut initial capitals and structural marginalia reference markers
- Documentation Included: Original matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from Phil Barber
- Handling History: Managed exclusively with professional preservation tweezers; smoke-free home