Petrus Riga (5 results)

Halbleder der Zeit, 1088 columns, Bibliotheksexemplar (Jesuitenbibliothek) mit Stempeln (entwidmet), Einband berieben und beschabt, Schnitt und Papier teils fleckig / stockfleckig, ansonsten ordentlich erhalten, Text in Latein, / bound in contemporary half calf, ex-library copy (Jesuits library) with stamps, binding a bit rubbed and bumped, cutting and some pages stained / foxed, else fine, text in Latin, la Gewicht in Gramm: 1300.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Approximately 285mm x 198mm. Single leaf, with 32 lines in a small and rounded English gothic hand much influenced by secretarial forms, paragraph marks set off in outer margin, script within ruled guide lines, leaf in very good, fresh condition. Provenance 1. The large and impressive parent manuscript of these leaves was owned by the Grosvenor family, Dukes of Westminster; their sale Sotheby's, 11 July 1966, lot 229 (when it had 267 leaves but was already missing a gathering and about 13 other leaves). 2. Francis Edwards, bookseller, who acquired it in the Sotheby's sale, before removing three damaged leaves that had had their initials cut out (these now in a private UK collection), and advertising the rest of the codex in a number of his subsequent catalogues. 3. At some time later more leaves were removed from the main codex, or it was completely dispersed, perhaps in North America. One from the collection of Bernard Rosenthal (1920-2017) of San Francisco, appeared as Quaritch cat. 1348, Bookhands of the Middle Ages VIII (2007), no. 96, and other leaves now reside in Marquette University in Milwaukee as donations of Dr. and Mrs John Pick, as well as the University of South Carolina, their early MS. 125.4. 53 Text This text, alongside the Bible and the works of Peter Lombard, was one of the fundamental textbooks used in the thirteenth-century universities. The author was a canon of Rheims cathedral, and most probably died in 1209. It is a distillation of the historical passages of the Bible in verse, with a commentary and allegorical discussion. The leaf now in the University of South Carolina importantly reveals that the text here is the first redaction by Aegidius of Paris, composed c. 1200 (see P.E. Beichner, Aurora: Petri Rigae Biblia Versificata, 1965). Petrus Riga was a medieval Latin poet and author who lived in the 12th century. He is best known for his poem "Aurora," which is a Christian allegory about the creation of the world and the history of humanity. The poem is written in hexameter verse and consists of over 4,000 lines. "Aurora" draws heavily from biblical stories and teachings, as well as classical mythology, and it was widely popular during the medieval period. Petrus Riga's work represents an important contribution to medieval literature, and "Aurora" remains a significant example of Christian allegory and poetic storytelling from the time period.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in Spätes 12. Jahrhundert/um 1200/1. Hälfte 13. Jahrhundert. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 264, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264 264.

Chapters with marginal titles/summaries in red, decorated with blue initials with red penwork flourishing (minor staining, but generally fine).  Size of leaf: c.290 × 195mm. 32 lines, written as verse, the text comprising: ?Mentis in excessu fit. celum vidit apertum [?] [catchwords:] Quod tres Herodes? (ed. P.E. Beichner, Aurora: Petri Rigae Biblia Versificata (Notre Dame, 1965), II, pp. 645?48 lines 483?547 in the Evangelium),  From an unusual copy of a popular text, with a distinguished provenance.  The parent manuscript was doubly unusual: the vast majority of manuscripts are French and 13th century: this is English and 14th-century. One other English 14th-century copy is San Marino, Huntington Library, HM 31189. Because the text is composed in short lines of verse, copies are sometimes in a tall, narrow, ?holster? format (cf. [MLC 361] lot 69).  Provenance: (1) Apparently from an English monastic library: the parent volume (see below) is recorded to have had a 16th-century inscription on the penultimate leaf including the words ?huius monasterii?. (2) Hugh Grosvenor (1879?1953), 2nd Duke of Westminster: sold by the Trustees of his will at Sotheby?s, 11 July 1966, lot 229 (then consisting of 267 leaves, but apparently already missing the first gathering, 13 other leaves, and the initials from three more leaves; it had only six illuminated leaves out of an original total of at least 20); bought for £320 by: (3) Francis Edwards, London bookseller, who presumably dismembered it. (4) from the collection of Marvin Colker (1927-2020), Emeritus Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia, palaeographer and classicist, Colker MS 156. We are grateful to Eric Johnson for information about the provenance and sister leaves, one of which was Quaritch, Bookhands of the Middle Ages VIII (2007), no 96 (col. ill.); two are at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI; one is at the University of South Carolina; and another is at Ohio State University. .

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 13 Jh . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 480, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 480 480.