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six red books lined up in a row on a white surfacean old book with a picture of a crown on top of it
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139 - [BIBLIA]. An edition of the Vulgate version of the Holy Scri…
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Estimate €500 - €600
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[BIBLIA]. An edition of the Vulgate version of the Holy Scriptures. Published by order of the Most Christian King for the education of His Serene Highness the Dauphin. Paris, Fr. Amb. Didot the Elder, 1785. 8 volumes in-8, red long-grain morocco, gilt border, decorated spine, gilt inner twist, gilt edges (contemporary binding). A luxurious edition printed on vellum paper for the Collection of Classical Authors published for the education of the Dauphin. A very fine copy in exquisite contemporary bindings. From the Fulcran Captier library, with ex-libris. Delaveau & Hillard, no. 1139.
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About the sale Fine antique books – A library in the Languedoc
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Auction time 10/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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