[PLANTINIANA PRINTING] Franciscus Lucas Brugensis...

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction a beautiful exemplar of: "Sacrorum Bibliorum Vulgatae Editionis Concordantiae", printed in Antwerp in 1642 at the famous Officina Plantiniana by Balthasar Moretus. It is a large-format folio volume, preserved in a magnificent period binding richly decorated with gold leaf. THE PRESTIGE OF THE PLANTINIAN PRESS (EX OFFICINA PLANTINIAN A) Owning a copy of the Officina Plantiniana is to add to the library the utmost excellence in the history of the ancient book: + Historical Quality Seal: Founded by Christophe Plantin and continued by the Moretus dynasty, the Antwerp press held the exclusive royal and papal privilege for large biblical and liturgical works of the Empire. + The Famous Typographic Compass Engraving: The cover features the iconic typographic mark of the press with the allegories of Strength and Constancy flanking the compass and its legendary motto: LABORE ET CONSTANTIA ("With work and perseverance"). A woodcut engraving of outstanding clarity and elegance. + Legendary Typography: Clean typography, perfect compositional balance, and high‑mast thread paper. SOLEMNE DOUBLE-INK COVER AND BAROQUE DETAILS + Main Cover in Red and Black: Printed in two inks (red and black) + Interior Ornamentation: Magnificent thick historiated woodcut initials and folios with vegetal and biblical motifs, as well as decorative headers. + Scholarly Revision: Text meticulously revised and corrected under the papal mandates of Sixtus V and Clement VIII, enriched by contributions from the theologian Lucas Brugensis (Francisco Luca) and Hubertus Phalesius. YEAR OF PUBLICATION: Antwerp (Belgium) 1642. LANGUAGE: Latin (Original Version) SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 39 x 27 cm. Pagination: approximately 1000 pages (this type of work is not usually numbered). COMPLETE WORK WITH 42 PLATES CONDITION: Original full leather binding, in good overall condition, with some scuffs and signs of use, as shown in the photos. Six spine nerves decorated with gold motifs inspired by flora and partial titling. The interior is in generally good condition, as shown in the photos. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF A PLANTINIAN PRINTING. DO NOT MISS IT. SHIPPING POLICY: Shipping costs are grouped to help you save. Economical shipping with major carriers: Shipping to Spain --> via: CTT Express 24h or CORREOS Shipping to Europe --> via: UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have longer transit times) Shipping to the United States --> via: UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We have been informed by our customers that these companies are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax on imported goods) Shipping to China --> via: UPS Express 24h Shipping to the Rest of the World --> via: UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h *Books will be carefully packaged so they travel comfortably to their new home.

Stima:€325

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