1787-1793, Calmet's Commentaries

Updated August 6, 2026

Estimate: 1 / 1000 Calmet, Augustin. COMMENTARIUS LITERALIS IN OMNES LIBROS VETERIS [ET NOVI] TESTAMENTI. Wurzburg: Rienner, 1789-1793 [OT] and 1787-1788 [NT]. Old Testament commentary contains 10 (of 11) volumes, lacking the first volume (note the 6th volume is comprised of two parts, here bound separately); NT commentary in 4 vols. Period 1/2 calf quite worn, boards intact but spines chipped, bindings worn, contents with foxing, Fair+. Calmet's celebrated literal commentary. Condition: For lots in this online-only auction, condition is stated in general terms only, ranging from Poor to Fine, with Good being average (i.e. an exhaustive list of individual flaws is not included, but only our opinion of the overall cumulative grade is provided.) Most books in this sale have been given a brief inspection only and have not been fully collated (unless the collation is shown.) However, if loss or absence of text is observed during our inspection, then this will always be noted in the description. All lots are sold as-is and not subject to return for any reason. PLEASE READ THE VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOUND IN LOT #1.

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