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177 - TIXIER DE RAVISY (Jean, in Latin RAVISIUS TEXTOR).
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TIXIER DE RAVISY (Jean, in Latin RAVISIUS TEXTOR). A selection of most delightful dialogues, of particular use to studious youth. Also, a number of his epigrams, which are as erudite as they are witty. And letters in a non-standard edition. All recently and carefully revised and corrected. Roterodam, published by Arnold Leers, 1651, in-12, 8 unnumbered folios – 405 pp. – 3 unnumbered folios – 138 pp. – 1 folio – title page – engraved frontispiece. Ivory vellum with flaps, calligraphic title on the spine. (Contemporary binding). - A fine copy. A collection of dialogues, letters and epigrams, the latter (first published in Paris in 1530) dealing with the birth of Christ, the brevity of life, the Passion, peace… (Oberlé, Néo-latins, 241). The author was born in Ravisy, near Saint-Saulge, around 1470. He was a pupil of Jean Bolacre, professor of theology at the Collège de Navarre and himself a native of Nevers. Tixier’s lectures at the University of Paris were renowned and were adopted by the colleges of France. He became rector in 1500. (Guéneau, p. 159).
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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