Justinus (Martyr)Les euvres de sainct Iustin Philosophe... Lot 56

Justinus (Martyr)Les euvres de sainct Iustin Philosophe & Martyr, mises de Grec en langage Francois, par Ian de Maumont ... C'est la seconde edition reveue & corrigee par le translateur ... With some woodcut initials and woodcut book decoration. Paris, Vascosan, 1559. 12 nn. Pl., pls. 7-319, 26 nn. Pl. Folio. Somewhat later cloth with gilt-embossed designs, ribbon marker, rich gilt lettering and three gilt edges. Gilt edges (somewhat rubbed and bumped, slightly scuffed, front hinge chipped). Justinus (Martyr) Les euvres de sainct Iustin Philosophe & Martyr, mises de Grec en langage Francois, par Ian de Maumont ... C'est la seconde edition reveue & corrigee par le translateur ... With some woodcut initials and woodcut book decoration. Paris, Vascosan, 1559. 12 nn. Pl., pls. 7-319, 26 nn. Pl. Folio. Somewhat later cloth with gilt-embossed designs, ribbon marker, rich gilt lettering and three gilt edges. Gilt edges (somewhat rubbed and bumped, slightly scuffed, front hinge chipped). Very rare. - Grässe III, 516 - runet, III, 624 - Waretelle 28 - Catalogue général des livres imprimés de la Bibliothèque nationale, LXXX, 45f - Not in Adams. - Not in BP16. - Second edition, first published by Vascosan in 1554. - Written in Greek, this work by St. Justin of Nablus, a Christian philosopher, apologist and martyr from the second century, is considered one of the first milestones in the separation of Christianity and Judaism. The present translation, the first in French, is the work of Jean de Maulmont, a scholar from Corrèze. Magnificent print in Roman letters by Michel de Vascosan, the son-in-law of Josse Bade. - Text bordered in ink throughout. First leaf and last third worming in left margin, resulting in minimal and barely noticeable loss of letters in index. Some browning and light spotting, occasional inconspicuous waterstaining. Overall in good condition. With some woodcut initials and woodcut book decoration. Somewhat later leather with gilt vignettes on covers, rich gilt decoration and gilt label on spine and gilt edges (somewhat rubbed and bumped, slightly scuffed, front joint chipped). - Very rare. - Second edition, first published by Vascosan in 1554. - Written in Greek, the work of St. Justin of Nablus, a second-century Christian philosopher, apologist and martyr, is considered one of the first milestones in the separation of Christianity and Judaism. The present translation, the first in French, is the work of Jean de Maulmont, a scholar from Corrèze. Magnificent printing in Roman letters by Michel de Vascosan, the son-in-law of Josse Bade. - Text bordered throughout in ink border. First few pages and last third with wormholes in left margin, resulting in minimal and hardly noticeable loss of letters in the index. Somewhat browned and lightly spotted, isolated inconspicuous waterstains. Overall well preserved. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.