Biblia, ad Vetustissima Exemplaria Castigata. Printed in 1565 by ex Officina Christophori Plantini, Antuerpiae. A book with a fantastic binding printed by a leading printer of the day. Encased in a clasped tooled Renaissance leather binding, with a nice example of Christ encircled by design and Latin prose. The verso has a king kneeling and looking up to God on a cloud with a city in the background. Exceptional stamping quality, full calf leather binding. Stamped on the front Biblia Sacra at the top and at the bottom the year 1569. The spine has 4 main ribs and 5 faux ridges. Between ridges are 6 fleur de lis in two rows stamped evenly in a line. Six free papers exist inside both the front and rear covers, the second free paper in from the front cover has an elaborate full page provenance manuscript written 'sum arnol di ab hol ten dantios cani anno 1577.'

Partial gilding remains on the front and rear covers with some highlighting the stamped floral devices. The top hinge is worn and is reinforced between the cover and the first free paper using gauze tape. The clasps have been replaced with one h. 8.25", w. 5.5", d. 2.75"