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Lot 465
Sale 5213 - Rare Books and Manuscripts
Apr 4, 2013
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Lot Description
1 vol.
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1 vol.
[Bible In Syrian - Stereotype Printing.] Novum Testamentum Syriacumum Versione Latina. Leiden: Muller, et al, 1709. 4to, contemp. calf worn, bds detached. Contemp. & later owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper, general light toning and discoloration throughout. Front matter and rear leaf detached, but present.
D & M 8969, "This is said to be the firts book printed from stereotype"; main entry for edition dated 1708, nb. "Some copies are dated 1709."