1638 Scarce Latin Book - David's Book of Psalms, Psalterium Davidis cum Canticis Sacris with Clasps.
(Description)
Author: David (Psalms attributed to King David).
Title : Psalterium Davidis cum Canticis Sacris.
Publisher: Lutetiae Parisiorum (Paris), Apud Ludovicum de Heuqueville, Via Jacobea, sub signo Pacis, MDCCXXXVIII (1638).
Language: Text in Latin.
Size : 7.5 " X 5 ".
Pages: 253 pages.
Binding : Attractive and very good contemporary dark morocco leather binding with ornate gilt decorations on both covers and spine, 5 raised bands, with working brass clasps (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, nice bookplate of "Ex Bibliotheca Petri Ludovici Dubois Presbyteri" on the front pastedown - as shown, title page slightly worn - as shown, contemporary handwritten notes on the preliminary and last blank pages - as shown)
Illustrations: Illustrated title vignette showing King David with a harp. Decorative borders and ornate initials throughout.
Estimate: (USD 500 - USD 750).
The book: This beautiful and rare 1638 edition of the Psalterium Davidis cum Canticis Sacris is a rare devotional book featuring the Psalms of David and sacred canticles. The book is printed in both red and black ink, typical of ecclesiastical texts of the period. The intricate gilt binding with brass clasps is characteristic of the period and indicates the book's use for personal devotion.
The author: The Psalms are traditionally attributed to King David, a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions. His psalms are renowned for their poetic beauty and spiritual depth, forming an integral part of liturgical and private prayer in various religious practices.