Catholic Church

Missale Carthusiense

      Widow of Thielman Kerver (Jolande Bonhomme), 1541. 8vo (textblock: 18 x 11 cm), [15 (of 16)], 166 (of 168) foliated leaves. Four large woodcut illustrations, numerous woodcut miniatures and initials, all with early coloring. Printed in red and black, two columns throughout. Full restored contemporary calf binding, lacking clasps but with two metal catches still present. Lacking three leaves (last preliminary, b8, and two final leaves, X7-8), including colophon. All illustrations present except printer's device. Condition good overall, with slight soiling to t.p., light dampstain to top outer corner of about 45 leaves toward beginning, smaller dampstain on lower inner corner of same leaves. Illustrations bright, with rich colors. Adams L 1228. Further information and photographs available upon request.