Il Decamerone; di Messer Giovanni Boccaccio, cittadin Florentino. Di nuouo riformato da Luigi Groto Cieco d'Adria . . . Et con le Dichiarationi & Auuertimenti, di Girolamo Ruscelli by Boccaccio, Giovanni - 1590

1537 1ed Orthodox Saint John Chrysostom On the Priesthood + Brixius Marburg

A rare 16th-century printing of works of John Chrysostom. Chrysostom was one of the most important Early Christian Church authors and preachers and is most remembered for his sermons and homilies. He preached on many different subjects, but his most frequented topic was helping the needy. Chrysostom calls for followers of Jesus to set aside their material desires to help the poor, often in a way that shamed the rich and guilted them in to giving.
"Do you pay such honor to your excrements as to receive them into a silver chamber-pot when another man made in the image of God is perishing in the cold?" (Chrysostom in Liebeschuetz)

One of his most important treatises was 'On the Priesthood' in which he describes his experiences becoming a priest and living as a priest. Interestingly, this work was popular during his lifetime as he made references to it in his other works.
This extremely rare 16th-century edition of 'On the… Read More

1581 Religion in ROME Numismatics COINS Cults Mythology Caesars Gladiators Choul

Guillaume du Choul was a 16th-century historian best-remembered for his histories of ancient Rome. One of his best books was 'Discourse on the Religion of the Ancient Romans'
– a history of Roman Emperors, descriptions of life and times of ancient Rome, and most importantly a commentary on Roman coins and their religious implications (i.e. mythology, cults, etc.). This book also offers descriptions of forged Roman coins.
Item number: #19555
Price: $1500
Du CHOUL, Guillaume
Discours de la religion des anciens Romains : de la castrametation & discipline militaire d'iceux. Des bains & antiques exercitations grecques & romaines
Lyon : G. Roville, 1581.
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Discourse on Religion – 339, [57]
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Discourse on Discipline – 154, [10]
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Signatures: a-z4, A-Z4, AA-BB4 CC6; Aa-Tt4 Vv6
· References: USTC 6716
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1587 Apocrypha Old Testament Holy BIBLE Vulgate Latin Kings Chronicles Job Tobit
An extremely rare and rather unknown 16th-century portion of the Old Testament. Bibles from this era are notoriously rare and have maintained their desirability through centuries. This particular issue is curious – a complete book in itself containing (per the title page) only the books of Kings, Chronicles, Esdras (i.e. Ezra, Nehemiah and Esdras), Tobit, Judith, Esther, and Job. It is unclear who the editor of this Vulgate Bible is; however, the USTC places it published somewhere in Germany in 1587. Still, a very rare and desirable 16th-century Bible.
Item number: #19589
Price: $950
BIBLE
Libri regum IIII., paralipomenon II., Esdrae III., Tobiae I., Judith I., Esther I., Job I.
[Germany: 1587].

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· References: USTC 672942
· Provenance: Handwritten – M. S. Hammelman
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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1560 PSALMS of David Holy BIBLE Georg Maior Leipzig Rhambau Psalterium Songs
An extremely rare and rather unknown 16th-century edition of the Psalms of David. Editions such as this are highly desirable, but this edition, presumably edited by Georg Maior, contains impressive, illustrated initials.
Item number: #19590
Price: $950
MAIOR, Georg [edit.]
Psalterium Davidis juxta translationem veterem, iterum repurgatum, et ad Hebraicam veritatem recogn., cum argumentis et scholiis brevissimis auctis,
Lipsiae : Joh. Rhambau excud., 1560.

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[24], 172 leaves, [16], 80 leaves, [6]
· References: USTC 688271
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
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Includes two clasps
· Size: ~5.75in X 3.5in (14.5cm x 9cm)
· Very rare and desirable
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1556 LAW Justinian Institutes Theophilus Antecessor Byzantine Law Jacques Corte

"Freedom is the natural ability of everyone to do what he likes, unless it is prohibited by law or by force."
― Justinian I
The 'Institutes of Justinian' is a portion of the full Corpus Juris Civilis, largely based on the Institutes of Gaius. Justinian sought to reform Roman law and education. This work was originally intended to be used by law students, but they were not solely used as a textbook, they carried legal weight …as law!
Numerous jurists throughout history have made commentary on Justinian and created their own perspectives on the famed 'Corpus Juris Civilis'. Sixth-century Byzantine jurist Theophilus Antecessor was one such mind who wrote a commentary on each portion of Justinian's 'Corpus Juris'. This 1556 edition of Theophilus was edited by Jacques de Corte.
Item number: #19755
Price: $950
JUSTINIAN
Institutionum iuris civilis libri IIII
Venetiis : Apud Hieronymum Scotum, 1556.

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1546 Saint John of Damascus Byzantine Monk Philosophy Dragons Muslims FOLIO

Saint John of Damascus was a 7th-century Byzantine monk who served a variety of teaching roles during his lifetime. He studied philosophy and theology and wrote works that focused on heresy and prayer. He also wrote on church history, sacred rites, hymns and dogmas, Muslim theology, and even a work on dragons and ghosts! Many of the works of John of Damascus were initially recorded by John of Jerusalem and his work is still referenced today on the life of John of Damascus.

Item number: #9331
Price: $950
JOHN, Saint of Damascus
Sancti patris Ioannis Damasceni philosophi pariter et theologi suo tempore facile summi vniuersa Quae obtineri hac vice potuerunt opera: summo Henrici Gravii studio partim ex temebris ac situ eruta, partim cum Graecis exemplaribus mature collata...
Coloniae: Ex officina Petri Quentel, anno Christi nati, 1546.

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1565 PAPAL LAW Antonio Bardi Tractatus Juris Catholic Vatican ROME Pope Pius IV

A rare, 16th-century treatise on ecclesiastical law, published by Antonio Bardi. This book contains Catholic constitutions and decrees by various popes including Pope Pius IV and Sixtus IV. It also includes documentation and regulations on government roads and building, magistrate facilities, and other forms of infrastructure.

Item number: #9999
Price: $950
BARDI, Marcantonio
Tractatus iuris protomiseos, siue congrui: ad interpretationem bullarum, constitutionum, aliarumquè literarum apostol. super aedificiis construendis, ad decorem almae vrbis
Romae: Apud Ant. Bladum..., 1565.
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Language: Latin
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Binding: Vellum; tight & secure
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Size: ~8in X 6in (20cm x 15cm)
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Very rare and desirable with no other example for sale worldwide
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1581 Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Pope Mark Serapion Amun Africa Egypt Coptic

Athanasius the Great of Alexandria was a 4th-century church father who was known as being one of the greatest Egyptian leaders in Christianity. He is often best remembered for his opposition to Arius and Eusebius of Nicomedia which ultimately relegated him to exile multiple times.

His best and most often referenced work was his book on the life of Saint Anthony the Great, which appears, along with the rest of his known works, in this 1581 folio edition of the works of Athanasius. Other works found in this book include:
· Arguments against Arianism
· Episcopal letters to the church in Corinth
· Interpretation of Psalms
· Letters
o to Pope Mark
o to Saint Serapion
o to bishops in Africa
o to Christian brothers in Egypt, Syria, Phoencia, and Arabia
o to Saint Amun (or Ammon)

Item number: #22800
Price: $995

ATHANASIUS of Alexandria

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1581 TACITUS Annals Histories Roman Empire Nero ROME Lipsius FAMED Plantin Press

"The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
― Tacitus, The Annals

Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – 'Annals' and 'Histories' – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.

'Histories' is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. 'Annals' was Tacitus's final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus… Read More

1564 Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Egypt 1ed Holbein Durer Style Bible Woodcuts

Athanasius the Great of Alexandria was a 4th-century church father who was known as being one of the greatest Egyptian leaders in Christianity. He is often best remembered for his opposition to Arius and Eusebius of Nicomedia which ultimately relegated him to exile multiple times.

Athanasius's works mostly include letters, though the letters are greatly in defense of Christianity. He sought to defend the Holy Trinity, as well as decrees made at the Council of Nicaea. This Nicaean defense (367AD) is one of the first-known written examples of the listings of the New Testament books.

The writings of Athanasius serve two purposes – attack paganism and defend teachings of Christian redemption. This mindset is fulfilled throughout his works, including his Old Testament exegeses, where he defends the truth of the Holy Spirit.

This 1564 Basel edition was published by Nicolas and Eusebius Episcopios in an impressive… Read More