Three volumes of the miniature Bible printed by Christophe Plantin: The books of Joshua, Judges and Samuel; the Book of Kings; the books of Ezekiel and Trei Asar. Anversa (Antwerp): Plantin, [ca. 1565].
Christophe Plantin was one of the foremost printers in the 16th century. Shortly before printing the bible, Plantin established a partnership with the Italian Bomberg family that gave him access to the Hebrew typeface developed by Daniel Bomberg.
Three volumes. First volume: Joshua-Judges-Samuel. [285] leaves. Second volume: Kings. [160] leaves. Third volume: Ezekiel and Trei Asar. [227] leaves. 11 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original vellum bindings. Wear and minor defects to the bindings.
The Plantin edition of the bible was printed in several formats: 4° (quarto), 8° (octavo) and 16° (sextodecimo). These volumes are from the 16° miniature edition.