Decretorum collectanea : ex varia copiosaque scriptorum ecclesiasticorum
Gratianus; Antoine de Mouchy
From Pazzo Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since February 10, 2003
From Pazzo Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since February 10, 2003
About this Item
Early blindtooled and rules black calf, modest wear, hinges and joints a little loose, leather a bit dry and cracking in places but binding firm overall and still an attractive example. Old seminary stamp and bookplate, later marbled endpapers and gilding to page edges. Light ruled throughout. Possibly a recased early binding or reemboitage with newer lettering piece, endpapers and gilding; . Index, 663 leaves. The second edition of the 12th century Decretum published by Charlotte Guillard, the first was in 1547. Guillard had run the printing business in Paris after the death of her first husband around 1518 until she was remarried in 1520 to Claude Chevallon wherupon they ran the press together until his death in 1537, whereupon she ran it herself until her death in 1557, printing an estimated 200+ editions on her five or more presses with dozens of employees. Provenance: Bibliotheque Grand Seminaire Nantes (stamp), Our Lady of the Holy Cross Library, Berryville, VA (bookplate) Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 048657. Seller Inventory # 048657
Bibliographic Details
Title: Decretorum collectanea : ex varia copiosaque...
Publisher: Carolam Guillard viduam Claudii Chevallonii (Charlotte Guillard), Paris
Publication Date: 1552
Binding: Hardcover (Full Leather)
Condition: Very Good Condition
Edition: Early Edition.
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