Koberger Bible in Latin with nearly 150 contemporary coloured woodcuts 1515

Sanctus Hieronymus interpres biblie: Biblia cum concordantijs veteris et noui testamenti et sacrorum canonum, necnon et additionibus in marginibus varietatis diuersorum textuum

Lyon, Jacques Sacon for Anton Koberger, of Nuremberg, 1515.

Collation: aa8, bb6, a-z8, A-Q8, R6 AA-BB8, CC10, R6 and CC10 blank, double-column, c.145 woodcut illustrations (1 full-page, 2 half-page) and numerous initials, all with early hand-colouring, title with repaired tear and some staining, occasional light marginal soiling or staining but a fresh copy generally, some light worming to index, the odd neatly repaired tear,
contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards, lacking clasps, decorative metal corner pieces, neatly and sympathetically rebacked, some light wear to extremities, folio (340 x 230mm.),

An impressive copy of this rare post-incunable Bible, handsomely printed by French printer Jacques Sacon for Anton Koberger. Especially notable for its attractive early hand-colouring.
Literature: VD 16 ZV 26595.