Stephen ' S Greek Testament 1549 - KAINE DIATHEKE - Novum Testamentum
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:46975887 | Language: Greek |
| Topic: Bible | Publisher: Robert Stephens |
| Special Attributes: 1st Edition | Author: Robertus Stephanus |
| Binding: Leather Hardcover |
KAINE DIATHEKE-Novum Testamentum-Greek New Testament-Robert Stephens-1549 Robert Stephen's (Estienne, Stephanus) 2nd printing of the Greek New Testament, which became the standard text in the British Isles and much of Europe, in a portable pocket size. In the heady days of the Reformation, the rock stars of that era - the theologians - carried their pocket testament daily for ready consultation of the "original Greek". Rare to find in this complete condition with all pages i...ntact. Purchased from an antiquarian book dealer in Paris, France.
A very early hand has inked some verse and chapter numbers in the margins on a very few pages. 892 pages of text +. Binding is sound and sturdy. Pages are secure and durable. No foxing. Some light damp staining on a few pages as shown in pics. A very usable copy of a rare treasure. Dimensions 3 1/2" x 5" x 1 3/4" Carefully packaged and shipped USPS, Insured & International.
A very early hand has inked some verse and chapter numbers in the margins on a very few pages. 892 pages of text +. Binding is sound and sturdy. Pages are secure and durable. No foxing. Some light damp staining on a few pages as shown in pics. A very usable copy of a rare treasure. Dimensions 3 1/2" x 5" x 1 3/4" Carefully packaged and shipped USPS, Insured & International.
