Dionysius Carthusianus (1402-71) or Denis the Carthusian (1402-71)

ENARRATIONES PIAE AC ERUDITAE IN IIII PROPHETAS MAIORES.

      - Cologne: Petri Quentell (Peter Quentel(l)ium, 1534. (Expositions Pious and Erudite on the 4 Major Prophets).Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezechiel, and Daniel. Not traditional page numbers but rather Folio which is the front and back of the same sheet i.e. 2 pages per folio.Title page, 2 page Dedication, 12 page unnumbered index, CCCCXXXV (435) folios=870 pages; Folio CIX-CCLXXXII on Jeremiah and Baruch. Title page for each section contains 25 coats of arms for Spain. Denis was a prolific author who combined the scholarly with the devotional. He was born in Belgium and died in Holland. Some 48 of his 69 years were spent as a monk and writer. The original binding is tooled pigskin in panels. Damage to front cover reveals wood board. Both clasps present. Signature of 2 previous owners and small library stamp on title page. Small worm holes. 4 raised bands. Overall good condition.