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1572 RATIONALE DIVINORUM OFFICIORUM ANTIQUE ROMAN RITE LAWS CEREMONIES CUSTOMS - RATIONALE DIVINORUM OFFICIORUM, A R.D. GULIELMO DURANDO Venice, Apud Cominum de Tridino; 1572 Size 6 by 8 11/3” With woodcut title-page device, full vellum binding with title label to the spine 375 lvs ( 750 pp.) Very good condition Text in Latin Guillelmus Duranti (ca. 1237-1296) was a ”canonist and one of the most important medieval liturgical writers.” He studied at Bologna under Bernard of Parma and then taught at Modena. He spent most of his life in the service of the Pope. RATIONALE DIVINORUM OFFICIORUM is his most famous work, first published by Fust and Schoeffer at Mainz in 1459. Its eight parts contain a detailed account of the laws, ceremonies, customs, and mystical interpretation of the Roman Rite. Book I treats of religious art and architecture: the church, altar, pictures, bells, churchyard, etc.; II of the ministers; III of vestments; IV of the Mass; V of the canonical hours; VI of the Proprium Temporis; VII of the Proprium Sanctorum; and VIII of the astronomical calendar, manner of finding Easter, Epacts, etc. [The] Rationale is the most complete medieval treatise of its kind; it is still the standard authority for the ritual of the thirteenth century and for the symbolism of rites and vestments” (Catholic Encyclopedia) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.