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Biblia gallica. La bible, qui est toute la Sainte...

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Biblia gallica. La bible, qui est toute la Sainte Escriture du Vieil et du Nouveau Testament.... 2 inst. in 1 vols. London, Everingham for Bentley & Hindmarsh 1687/86. With engraved title by P.P. Bouche. Title-page, 330 pp. (le. w.), 108 pp. ╔Maroquin d. Zt.╗ with gilt on spine, cover, standing edges and inner edges, as well as gilt edges (rubbed and best., chap. with missing parts). Darlow/M. 3771. - First French edition of the complete Bible printed in England. First French edition of the complete Bible printed in England, rare. - Hardly browned or spotted, title with old ownership note "Robert Gibson". In a handsome binding with acorn and floral decoration typical of the work of the London workshops of the period. - Front. Mirror with gest. Armorial bookplate "J. Gibson A. M.", front endpaper verso with ownership note of a Frances Asheton dated 1716.