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Antonio Martini, The Holy Bible according to the vernacular. Translated into Italian and declared with notes, Florence, At the expense of the Editor, 1841-1848.
COMPLETE WORK in 5 volumes.
Contemporary bindings in half green leather with gilt titles on the spines, with some wear but still well preserved overall (different, but similar, that of Volume IV). White guard sheets.
Volume I: pp. XVI, 511, (I). BUSINESS SUIT.
Volume II: pp. (II), 513-1207, (I). BUSINESS SUIT.
Volume III: pp. 1209-1747, (I). BUSINESS SUIT.
Volume IV: pp. 1749-2488, (IV). BUSINESS SUIT.
Volume V (The New Testament): pp. 866, (II). BUSINESS SUIT.
Exemplars with papers in overall good condition, with the usual signs of use and time. Some old-hand notes. 67348335
