Bidspirit auction | 1575 PSALTERIUM DAVIDIS ANTIQUE 16TH

1575 PSALTERIUM DAVIDIS ANTIQUE 16TH CENTURY BIBLE PSALMS OF DAVID RARE - Bible, Latin. Psalterium Davidis carmine redditum per Eobanum Hessum, cum annotationibus Viti Theodori Norimbergensis, quæ commentarij vice esse possunt London, Excudebat Thomas Vautrollerius; 1575 title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, trimmed at outer and top edges, minor wear. Worn sheep binding, rebacked, with modern spine First London edition of this Latin verse translation by the German poet and Lutheran humanist Eobanus Hessus. It is rare at auction. Size 3 by 4 3/4” 376 pages Text in Latin Thomas Vautrollier or Vautroullier (died 1587) was a French Huguenot refugee who became a printer in England and, briefly, in Scotland. Vautrollier emigrated to London from Paris or Rouen about the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I (1558), and was granted letters of denization on 9 March 1562. He was admitted a brother of the Stationers' Company on 2 October 1564, and probably worked as a servant to some printer until 1570, when he established a press in Blackfriars. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.