Biblie iampridem renovate pars prima [with] Secunda pars huius operis in se continens glosam ordinariam.. by Brant, Sebastian (ed.); De Lyra, Nicolas (postil) et al - 1502

Basel: J. Froben, J. Petri, J. Amerbach, 1502. Second Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Good Condition. 2 volumes in mismatched early leather bindings - volume 1 in full calf, worn, boards detached, volume 2 in half leather over wood boards, remains of clasps, front board nearly detached, rear intact, old bookplate of John Howell (the bookseller) on front pastedown. First and last few leaves in volume 1 chipped at edges, title leaf rumpled and torn in the gutter with an old cross out, last leaf adhered to the one before in the gutter with a few small tears and minor worming - very good otherwise, mild uniform age toning, a few marginal notes in an early hand, minor scattered foxing, old library number stamps discretely on first pages. Woodcuts in both volumes, a few full page or nearly so. 377ff; 315ff.The first two volumes of Froben's monumental bible with commentary by Nicolas de Lyra as well as the glossa ordinaria, first published in 1498. Volume one contains the Pentateuch, volume two Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Kings, Paralipomenon (Chronicles), Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther. It was one of the prime vehicles for Martin Luther's study of the bible. Size: Octavo (8vo). 2 volumes of the 6-volume set. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Religion & Theology; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046242.