Leaf from the Complutensian Polyglot Bible of Alcala Author: Place: Alcala de Henares Publisher: Arnald Guillen de Brocar Date: 1514-1517 Description: Single leaf, in 3 columns, with Latin text in center column, the two side columns in Greek with interlinear Latin. (Folio) 36.5x26 cm (14¼x10¼"). Original printed leaf from the first printed polyglot of the entire Bible, initiated and financed by Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros (1436–1517) and published by Complutense University. Of the 600 printed six-volume sets, only 123 are known to have survived. Lot Amendments Condition: Faint discolored patch in lower margin; very good or better. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 330179
Leaf from the Complutensian Polyglot Bible of Alcala Author: Place: Alcala de Henares Publisher: Arnald Guillen de Brocar Date: 1514-1517 Description: Single leaf, in 3 columns, with Latin text in center column, the two side columns in Greek with interlinear Latin. (Folio) 36.5x26 cm (14¼x10¼"). Original printed leaf from the first printed polyglot of the entire Bible, initiated and financed by Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros (1436–1517) and published by Complutense University. Of the 600 printed six-volume sets, only 123 are known to have survived. Lot Amendments Condition: Faint discolored patch in lower margin; very good or better. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 330179
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