[Opera]

Lactantius

Published by Theodorus de Ragazonibus, Venice, 1490

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a-f? g? h-k? l? m-o? p ? q-r? s? t? [148] leaves (including the preliminary blank). Early marginal annotations in Latin humanistic script. Folio (12-1/4 x 8-1/4 inches). An incunable edition of the works of Lactantius, beginning with the Divine Institutes, an important Italian Renaissance defense of Christianity in Latin. Edited by Giovanni Andrea Bussi (1417-1475), Bishop of Aleria, the volume comprises five works by the "Christian Cicero" with six additional works by other authors. Hain-Copinger 9815; BM 15th cent., V, p. 477 (IB.23546); GW M16563; Goff L10; ISTC il00010000 Contemporary deerskin over wooden boards, three double-cords exposed, manuscript title mounted to upper cover, early manuscript shelf mark on spine, early hinges and clasps, worn, with some delamination of hide, lacks one clasp. Housed in a cloth slipcase. Provenance: Collegii Soc. Jesu Ingolstad, 1656 (inscription at head of first leaf); General Theological Seminary bookplate) a-f? g? h-k? l? m-o? p ? q-r? s? t? [148] leaves (including the preliminary blank). Early marginal annotations in Latin humanistic script. Folio (12-1/4 x 8-1/4 inches).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: [Opera]
• Publisher: Theodorus de Ragazonibus, Venice
• Publication Date: 1490
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