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1503 POST-INCUNABULA JACOBUS DE VORAGINE MARIALE SERMONS ANTIQUE JEHAN PETIT - Mariale sive sermones de beata Maria virgine: fratris Jacobi de Voragine archiepiscopi Januensis. Paris, Philippe Pigouchet for Jehan Petit; 1503 98 leaves, 2 unnumbered leaves, rubricated throughout in yellow. With printer's mark on the title page and a full-page on the verso. - Not in Adams. Moreau I, p. 106: 80. Pettegree & Walsby, French Books III & IV: 75020.- The ”Mariale, ” first printed in 1497, describes all the attributes of the Blessed Virgin in 160 sections. The title page contains various old handwritten entries, including the name of Ludovicus Ruffonis. Good condition, occasional spots, the title page is reinforced at the edge of the verso. Early 20th century 3/4 leather over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and title, decorated in gilt , marbled endpapers (with binder label to the front pastedown: G. Hedberg, Stockholm) Size about 5 by 7 1/4 inches Text in Latin Jacobus de Voragine, [a] (c.?1230 – 1298) (Jacobus de Varazze) was an Italian chronicler and archbishop of Genoa. He was the author, or more accurately the compiler, of the Golden Legend, a collection of the legendary lives of the greater saints of the medieval church that was one of the most popular religious works of the Middle Ages. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. 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.