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Calovii, D. Abraham (Calov) (Calovius) [16

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Calovii, D. Abraham (Calov) (Calovius) [16
Calovii, D. Abraham (Calov) (Calovius) [1612-1686]. CALOV BIBLE. Biblia Testam. Veteris Illustrata & Biblia Novi Testamenti Illustrata- 5 Volumes in 4. Francofurti Ad Moenum: Typis & Sumptibus Balthasaris Christophori Wustii, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Very Good Condition. SCARCE. 1672-1676. Abraham Calovius was a Lutheran theologian and one of the champions of Lutheran othodoxy in the 17th century. The Calov Bible was made famous by the discovery of a long lost copy once owned by J.S. Bach, which he used, to set music to Bible text. Bound in blind stamped vellum, raised bands on spine, 2 double-page maps, 4 copper engraved portraits, with bindings and hinges tight. **1) 2 leaves (one has handwritten notations), half-title [1] frontis [1] title in red & black [1] 11 leaves, 1334pp. **2) 2ffp, title in black [1] 5 leaves, 1076pp 282pp, 58 leaves, 2 free endpapers. **3) 2 ffp, half-title [1] title in red & black [1] 12 leaves, 956pp, 420pp, 2 leaves, 2 free endpapers. **4) 2ffp, 421-1924pp, 22 leaves, 2 free endpapers. Occasional foxing, some wear to upper/lower backstrips, chip on one backstrip.