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303 - Law – Law books Corpus iuris canonici of Gregory XIII, publi…
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Law – Law books Corpus iuris canonici of Gregory XIII, published by order of the Most Holy Pontiff by Peter Pithoeus and Brother Francis. 2 vols. in 1 vol. Title page (1) with portraits of the Pithou brothers, title page (2) with coat of arms, as well as 1 text engraving and 2 full-page engravings with family trees. Leipzig, Gleditsch, 1695. Folio. 32 leaves, 492 pp., 6 leaves, 488 pp., 41 leaves, (and Appendix): 4 leaves, 140 pp. (modern) Cloth binding with title on spine and cover. An important critical edition of the *Corpus juris canonici* by the Pithou brothers. - Cf. Meder, pp. 153 ff. - Since the publication of the official papal text of the Corpus juris canonici in 1582, textual-critical work had been subject to the watchful, censorial scrutiny of the Church. Textual criticism within the framework of the now established text was certainly possible, but an unbiased scholarly examination of the text, such as that carried out on the *Corpus juris civilis*, was considered dangerous. Nevertheless, textual criticism of the *Corpus juris canonici* continued. This research reached its peak with the Pithou brothers, pupils of the famous Jacobus Cuiacius at the University of Bourges. - Slightly discoloured, some copies with a brown spot in the upper centre fold. An important critical edition of the ‘Corpus juris canonici’ by the Pithou brothers. (Mod.) Canvas with title on the back and on the cover. – Slightly discoloured; some copies have a brown spot in the upper centre fold. 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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