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[Bible - NT] Novum Iesu Christi Testamentum Vulgatae editionis Sixti V. Pont. max. iussu recognitum, atque editum. Paris, Typographia Regia (S. Cramoisy), 3 parts in 2 vol., 12mo: [34]-324-100-316-[59-1 bl.] pp. (initial blank missing). Gold-tooled red morocco, covers with gilt ruled frames and corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands, a.e.g., gilt inside dentelles, marbled endpapers (very sl. rubbed). Nice copy. Well-printed small-format New Testament. "Parmi les volumes de l’Imprimerie royale, généralement de grands formats, celui-ci fait exception et il est digne de figurer à côté des meilleures productions elzéviriennes" (A. Jammes). Engr. front. by Gabriel La Dame. nice head- and tailpieces. Woodcut arms on title. Ref. Bibles Paris - Jammes (Typographia Regia) Prov. Old name on front flyleaf. - Collector’s stamp.