Live auction - Lot 1094
[Bible commentary]
Paraphrasis in omnes Psalmos Davidicos cum argumentis et annotationibus [and] In Proverbia Salomonis accuratissima et doctissima commentaria.
Antwerp, G. Janssens, 1614
Hammer price: €
150
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Lot description
2 parts in 1 vol., folio: [8]-334-[2], [8]-583-[20] pp. (local browning, a few blank margins strengthened).
Contemp. sheep (sl. rubbed), gilt spine with 5 raised bands (joints rubbed & splitting). Good copy.
Rare reissue of two important Bible commentaries by the Leuven theology professor and first bishop of Ghent C. Jansenius the Elder (Hulst 1510-1576 Ghent), first published 1569 (Psalmos) and 1589 (Proverbia). Engr. author's portrait on both titles by Willem de Haen (1st one drawn over).
Ref. Simoni (BL) B-142. - STCV.
Prov. Ms. entries erased. - Stamp.