THEODORETUS

Opera Omnia

      1642 1642 FIRST EDITION. THEODORETUS, Bishop of Cyrus. Opera Omnia. Paris: Sebastian and Gabriel Cramoisy, 1642-84. Five volumes. Folio, contemporary full vellum, all boards fully hand-painted in the 19th century with scenes from the life of Christ, raised bands, elaborately gilt decorated spines, brown and black morocco spine labels. Housed in custom slipcases. $18,500. Seventeenth century edition of the works of Theodoretus, beautifully bound, with all ten vellum covers fully painted in the 19th century with scenes from the life of Christ. The first four volumes were edited by J. Sirmond and published in 1642, while the fifth volume was published in 1684 and completed by Sirmond's fellow Jesuit, J. Garnier. The fifth volume contains an auctarium, comprising fragments of commentaries and sermons and some additional letters, together with Garnier's five learned dissertations on Theodoretus and his writings. The exceptional 19th-century paintings on each board are bright and vivid. Owner signatures and 17th century library stamp. Occasional spotting and browning, with some rubbing to paintings of volumes two and four. A few joints with expert repairs. A beautiful set in excellent condition. [Attributes: Hard Cover]