Lactantius Firmianus, Lucius Caecilius
Divinarum Institutionum Libri Septum. De Ira Dei, Liber I. De Opificio Dei Liber I. Epitome in Libros Suos Liber Acephalos. Phoenix. Carmen De Dominica Resurrectione
Aldus Manutius (Tertullianus [Apologeticum] ed. G.B. Cipelli) 2 parts in one volume. [16], 348, [12]; [4], 48. Printer's device (Aldine anchor) to title page and final verso. Rubricated initials and paragraphs in red and some in blue throughout. Small wormhole at foot of title, last 3 leaves small patches with minimal loss. Early English seventeenth century panelled red morocco gilt. Spine with raised bands with gilt in compartments, worn at extremities, joints cracking, spine slightly faded. Provenance: Earls of Macclesfield library, Shirburn Castle. Rubricated Aldines are scarce. This volume is dated April 1515. Aldus died in January of the same year and the preface comprises an obituary to him. Renouard 1515/3; 5. Very Good
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