Bidspirit auction | 1559 APOSTOLI DESCRIBENTIS EPISCOPORUM ANTIQUE

1559 APOSTOLI DESCRIBENTIS EPISCOPORUM ANTIQUE 16TH CENTURY - Apostoli describentis episcoporum, presbyterorum, et diaconorum mores sèmeioosis, ex viginti quinque Gratiani Distinctionibus excerpta. Aeditio secunda, cum recognitione. Paris, Apud Andream Wechelum; 1559 160 pp., 4 leaves. Modern half vellum over marbled boards, manuscript title to the spine - BM, STC French 370. Adams G 1064 (under Gratianus, does not know the appendix). - First published in 1556 by A. Wechel. With the mostly missing ”Interpres lectori Christiano” (4 leaves) at the end. Very good condition Size 6 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches text in Latin. 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.