Jean SLEIDAN
Commentariorum de statu religionis & Reipublicae, Carolo Quinto Caesar, Libri XXVI
Chez Theodore Rihellius (Rihel)|Argentorati [Strasbourg] • (Strasbourg) s. d. [1559]|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
New edition.
A folio edition was published simultaneously in Strasbourg by Jean Rihel, reprinted from the 1558 edition. This 1558 edition is the earliest we have found, but according to some sources the first edition would date from 1555. Printer's device on title page.
Contemporary binding in full pigskin over wooden boards. Spine with three raised bands. Covers stamped with several friezes and floral frames, as well as a garland of medallion portraits of Emperor Charles V. Traces of clasps. Discreet restorations to joints, one repaired tear at the level of a raised band, second cover with some stains. Missing one endpaper before the title.
Numerous co
A folio edition was published simultaneously in Strasbourg by Jean Rihel, reprinted from the 1558 edition. This 1558 edition is the earliest we have found, but according to some sources the first edition would date from 1555. Printer's device on title page.
Contemporary binding in full pigskin over wooden boards. Spine with three raised bands. Covers stamped with several friezes and floral frames, as well as a garland of medallion portraits of Emperor Charles V. Traces of clasps. Discreet restorations to joints, one repaired tear at the level of a raised band, second cover with some stains. Missing one endpaper before the title.
Numerous co
€3,000