First Edition of the Septuagint in English, [ with the rare second part ] Greek type, title in red and black and with large engraved printer's device, Greek type, title with woodcut printer's device. The text is derived from the Sixtine text, and edited by John Biddle (1615-1662) The Scholia, also bound in here, is quite rare, the only two copies I am aware of offered at $1,600 and a very fine example at $4,000.00. ESTC R12599 & R236817; Wing B2718 (octavo edition only); Darlow & Moule 4692.
Biddle, John [Ed.] Vetus Testamentum Græcum ex Versione Septuaginta interpretum, Juxta Exemplar Vaticanum Romæ Editum.
Bound With:
In Sacra Biblia Græca ex Versione LXX. Interpretum Scholia; Simul et Interpretum Cæterorum Lectiones Variantes. London. Roger Daniel. 1653. 1279 + 186pp.
Probably an early 19th century quarter lather binding, front board detached. Titles and text in very good, clean state; binding split at 744/745.
