Justinus Decadyus Editor (3 results)
More imagesPublished by Venice, Aldus Manutius, [not after 1October 1498]. 1498
- First Edition
Seller: Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB, London, United KingdomBernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB
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Add to basket4to, ff.[150]; a?8 ?6 ??8 ??8; Greek text printed in red and black, woodcut initials and headpieces, a3r and ?1r within woodcut borders (very slightly shaved), text on ?1r in its first setting with manuscript correction erased (see below); title-page and final verso dusty, first two leaves with very small wormhole, a2 with small… paper-flaw to inner margin and short split to backfold, a3 with neatly erased inscription at head resulting in a small hole, light staining to ?1r, small flaw to final leaf with neat repair to blank verso, nonetheless a good copy; early nineteenth-century russia tooled in gilt and blind, spine gilt in compartments and lettered directly in gilt, edges gilt; front joint neatly repaired, tailband lacking, spine and corners a little rubbed; inscription '6 [] in catalogo Edwards 1794' to front free endpaper verso, armorial bookplate of John Vertue (18261900, first bishop of Portsmouth from 1882), to front pastedown.The elegant first Aldine printing of the Greek Psalter, following two earlier and plainer editions of 1481 and 1486, which had employed much simpler Greek typefaces with fewer ligatures and contractions.The editor, the Corfiote Justinus Decadyus, addresses his preface to 'the Greeks in Hellas', indicating that the book was aimed at native Greek speakers as well as humanist scholars; the preface also mentions further liturgical Greek printing planned by Aldus. The terminus ante quem is provided by the inclusion of this work in Aldus' advertisement of Greek books for sale, dated 1 October 1498, though the printing may have taken place as early as 1496. The text was originally misprinted with a line of text omitted from the top of leaves ?1r and ?1r. The mistake in quire ? was noticed part-way through printing, with the text then added in manuscript at the head of the page on the sheets already printed and the remaining sheets reset with the text on the top two lines in a slightly smaller font; this copy belongs to the first state, though the manuscript text has now been erased.The missing line of text on ?1r was seemingly not noticed before copies were distributed (Della Rocca de Candal, 'Lost in transition: a significant correction in Aldus Manutius's Psalterion (1496/98)', in The Library, 7th series, 23 (2022), pp.155179, appendix, copy no.108). The 1794 catalogue of the bookseller James Edwards (17571816) does indeed contain a copy of this edition, item 2608, but in an old blue morocco binding. HCR 13452; BMC V 563; GW M36248; Goff P1033; ISTC ip01033000; UCLA 29; Aldo Manuzio tipografo 29; Legrand I, 11; Renouard, p.260, no.8. Language: Greek.
- Hardcover
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1496 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 310 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 310 Language: Greek.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Greek. Language: Greek. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends… an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1496. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Greek, Pages:- 310, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 310 310.
