Memlius Michael Editor (1 results)

Vellum. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. [16], 240 (ie 238) , [32] pp. In 8s, R8 is the last blank. Small octavo 6" x 4" (15 cm x 10 cm) , full vellum with yapp edges, all edges stained dark blue. Beautiful engraved title page with architectural frame and Cleopatra and the asp at the bottom, done by Holbein. Wonderful engraving of St. Jerome in his study with his lion and his book, the facing page has a spectacular initial with a Roman head, along with a small intricately engraved illustration of a saint with a swan, with Mary and the infant Jesus in the background (St. Hugh? ). Tables of concordance at the rear. Condition is very good. General light age and patina to the vellum, old shelf marks in brown ink to the front cover, handwritten spine title quite faded. Interior end papers have an Italian book seller's label, some small brown ink marks. Title page has an owner's inscription in old ink of Flavius Floriani Fulginatis, occasional small marks or underlinings, all seem to be quite old. Paper is a bit toned with some foxing, occasional other small flaws which don't hinder reading or appreciation. Entirely in Latin. A quite scarce book. Ammonius of Alexandria was a 3rd century Christian philosopher who is thought to have developed one of the earliest gospel harmonies. The Ammonius text here was said to have been translated by Victor de Capua, a 6th century bishop who also worked with the Syriac gospel harmonies, the Diatesseron, of Tatian. According to a note on a University of Ghent copy, Victor de Capua was hesitant whether to ascribe the work to Tatian or to Ammonius. Appears to be a re-setting of the also very hard to find 1524 Mainz edition, which identifies Michael Memlius as the modern editor. Very hard to find. Only 3 copies at auction in the last 60 years, none for sale now, not many in libraries. USTC 689184, VD16 B 4634 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. …