[BIBLIA GRAECA]

"In-folio (41 x 28,5 cm), [4] + 453 pp, beautiful engraved title (by Claude Mellan). The engraved title page represents an angel writing on an obelisk, which nests on a square base; the title itself is inscribed on a scroll carried by three cherubs. With 20 engraved headpieces and initials, twelve vignettes including final ornament. Wide margins but with damp-staining (and moulding) throughout in the lower corner and also in the upper margin. On 2 pages an old ms. translation has been pasted over. Corners of the last 5 lvs. cut out and repaired (not affecting the text). Full calf binding, worn, repairs at the spine, red edges"