La Sainte Bible – Lefèvre – 1828–1834 | 13 Vols, Latin & French, Illustrated

La Sainte Bible en latin et en françois; suivie d’un dictionnaire étymologique, géographique, et archéologique by Lefèvre was printed in Paris between 1828 and 1834. This complete 13-volume edition presents the Latin Vulgate text with its French counterpart in parallel pages. This impressive set includes 64 stunning engravings and contains a dictionary covering biblical etymology, geography, and archaeology. Bibles of this style are rare and considered to be highly desirable.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: La Sainte Bible en latin et en françois; suivie d’un dictionnaire étymologique, géographique, et archéologique
• Author(s): Holy Bible
• Publisher: Paris, Lefèvre
• Edition: 1828–1834.
• Format: (8vo), 13 volumes
• Binding: Leather spine, blue marbled boards, gilt spine titles
• Size:  9.5 in x 6.25 in (24.1 cm x 15.9 cm)
• Collation: Each volume separately paginated
• Illustrations: 64 engraved plates
• Contents Include:
  • Latin and French parallel text
  • Etymological, geographical, and archaeological dictionary
• Provenance: bookplate of René Johannet on vol X

Condition:

Very Good. Each volume securely bound with leather spine and marbled boards. Gilt spine titles legible. Text blocks tight. Pages generally clean with very minimal toning or wear. Plates sharp and complete.

Why Collect This?

• Multi volume set, rare for Bibles from this era
• Illustrated with full-page engravings; and Latin and French in parallel pages

Item Number: # 29338