[Old Testament, Rabinica]. [New Testament, Syriac].

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Bibliographic Details
Other Associated Names: Raphelengius, Franciscus, the Elder, 1539-1597‏
Language:Multiple languages
Published: [Antwerp] : [Christofer Plantin], [1573-74].
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Collection:Marsh Stearne
Description
Item Description:Woodcut title page.
Copy 1: 'A.3.14' and inscription written on front pasteboard. Pen trials including Hebrew letters and some words scribbled over written on recto of front endleaf. No annotations.
Copy 2: '16' written on front and back endleaves. No annotations.
Physical Description:12mo
Published References:Adams B. 1233.
Mirjam M. Foot's The Decorated Bindings in Marsh's Library, 2004 page 40.
Provenance Note:Copy 1: 'John Stearne his book' written upside down on recto of front endleaf.
Copy 2: Marsh's Greek motto on title page.
Binding Note:Copy 1: Elaborately gold tooled with fillets, cornerpieces and 'R. S.' in centrepiece. English manuscript waste used as guards. Gilt edges.
Copy 2: Limp vellum/ parchment blind tooled with double fillets around perimeter of covers. Latin manuscript vellum/ parchment waste front and back. Gilt edges. Evidence of two fore-edge ties.
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