Accession number
PML 51908-11
Uniform title
Bible. Polyglot. 1569.
Published
Antuerpiæ : Christoph. Plantinus excud., [1569-1572].
Description
8 v. : ill. ; 42 cm
Notes
Known as the "Antwerp or Plantin's Polyglot"; general editor was Benedictus Arias Montanus.
General title and imprint supplied from Darlow & Moule. Engraved t.p.s and other plates in volumes.
Vols. 6-8 each has only special t.p.: v. 6: Novvm Testam
General title and imprint supplied from Darlow & Moule. Engraved t.p.s and other plates in volumes.
Vols. 6-8 each has only special t.p.: v. 6: Novvm Testam
Binding
Late 16th century Bohemian binding of red morocco, gilt, panelled sides with ornaments and arms of Ferdinand Hoffman, Freiherr auf Grünpühel und Strechau, in red cloth boxes.
Provenance
With the Hoffman bookplate in each volume.
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