Novum Iesu Christi Testamentum Vulgatae editionis Sixti V. Pont. max. iussu recognitum, atque editum.

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. 26 nice head- and tailpieces. Woodcut arms on title.
Ref. Bibles Paris 4461. - Jammes (Typographia Regia) 53.
Prov. Old name on front flyleaf. - Collector’s stamp.