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      Paris: Robert Estienne, 1528. (colophon: 28 November 1527). First line of title in large xylographic capitals within woodcut cartouche, very large Woodcut Estienne device on title, repeated on title of the index of names. Abundant use of criblé initials in two sizes. Ruled in red throughout. Late 18th-century calf. Condition : Outer blank margins of title restored; rubbed, upper cover detached. Renouard pp.27-28.1; Schreiber 37; Darlow & Moule 6109; Mortimer, French, 65. FIRST ESTIENNE EDITION AND ROBERT ESTIENNE'S FIRST MAJOR PROJECT AS A SCHOLAR/PRINTER. A splendid piece of printing, this Bible is “commonly considered the earliest genuine attempt at a critical edition of the Vulgate text. Although it incurred the censure of the Paris Faculty of Theology, it became practically… the foundation of the official Roman Vulgate” (Schreiber). THE EDITION ALSO MARKS THE FIRST USE OF ESTIENNE’S LARG EOLIVE-TREE DEVICE , including the figure of Saint Paul, and the first appearance of the beautiful criblé initials attributed to Geoffroy Tory. EXTREMELY RARE!!! PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Very HEAVY Book, around 4kg!. First Edition. Couverture rigide. VERY GOOD / TRÈS BON. Folio (362 x 235 mm).