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Theology Cyprianus, Thascius Caecillius The Works of the Most Holy Martyr Caecilius Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, now in its third edition, more thoroughly corrected of errors than previous editions, and collated with the most ancient manuscripts, with the addition of numerous passages not previously published, and annotations on those considered obscure or ambiguous, through the diligence and care of Dr Erasmus of Rotterdam. With printer’s mark on the title page and lower left-hand page, as well as several figurative woodcut initials. Basel, Froben, 1525. 12 leaves, 507 pages, 14 folio leaves. Restored in contemporary leather with rich gilt decoration and a modern spine label. Third reprint of the 1520 edition. – VD16 C 6512. – Cf. Ebert 5582. – Endpapers partly replaced. Name stamp and name, as well as a crossed-out name, on the title page; multiple underlinings and annotations by an earlier hand; some worm-eaten throughout, some pages with slight water-stains at the edges; on the whole, a good and clean copy. – Enclosed: Handwritten copy with a heading from a section of Eucherius’s *Epistola Paraenetica*, *ab amore mundi* … Basel, Froben, 1531. 16 pp. - Neat copy of 16 pages (of the work?, as per the handwritten heading) with a few marginal notes, probably 18th century Theology. - With woodcut printer’s mark on the title page and on another folio, as well as numerous figurative woodcut initials. Restored continuous leather binding. - Third reprint of the 1520 edition. - Endpapers partly renewed. Name stamp and name on title page, several underlinings and annotations in an old hand; throughout, somewhat worm-eaten, partly somewhat water-stained; overall a good and clean copy. – Bound with: Manuscript copy with heading of a section from Eucherius, *Epistola Paraenetica*, *ab amore mundi* … Basel, Froben, 1531. 16 pp. A clean copy of 16 pages (of the work?, as per the handwritten title) with some marginal notes, probably 18th century. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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