[Prize bindings] Biblia graeca. Vetus testamentum ex versione septuaginta interpretum

Franeker, F. Halma, 1709. 2 vols. (42),724; 725-1326 p. Engr. frontisp. by G. v.d. Gouwen after G. Hoet, printer's device on title-p., text in Greek in 2 columns, 4 fold. maps & 1 fold. engr. view. Finely bound in contemp. gilt vellum w. school prize binding of the city Dordrecht featuring a gilt Minerva Dordracena as a central ornament and gilt borders on the front and back covers, mor. letterp. on ribbed spine w. gilt flowers. 4to.

Covers somewhat worn, occas. foxing and browning. The famous Septuagint edition of L. Bos, Professor of Greek at Franeker University, who for five years toiled on the preparation. Darlow-Moule 4726; Sandys II, 446; Spoelder, 544 (Dord. 1). (total 2)