Rare 1546 1st Ed. Stephanus Greek New Testament. Period Binding. Bible/Theology

‘Tes Kaines Diathekes Hapanta = Novum Testamentum. Ex Bibliotheca Regia.’

Lutetia: Ex Officina Roberti Stephani. Regii Typis Regiis       

Dated: M.D.XLVI. [1546].


16mo. [4.50’’ tall x 3.00’’ wide x 1.25’’ thick].

Collates [2], 3-528, [2], 3-361, [3]p.

A rare 1^st Edition of this Stephanus Greek New Testament. Known from the first words of the preface as the 'O mirificam' edition.

A very good, solid and sound copy. Ruled in borders to the text throughout. Early/contemporary MS to the title page.

Separate title page to the second part, with small blank paper repair to the corner.

Colophon imprint: Excudebat Rob. Stephanus typographus regius Lutetiae, ann. M.D. XLVI. VII. Id. Novemb. Printer's device on title pages and verso of colophon leaf; initials; head-pieces. 

A handsome copy of this rare 1^st Ed.


Bound in an attractive contemporary gilt leather binding with both working clasps.

Re-backed sometime with the original spine leather overlaid.

Text block edged in gilt and with gauffered edges.

With a clamshell book-box housing the volume. 






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