05-31-201405-31-2014
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2730BBoston
May 31, 2014 11:00 AMCalender
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Lactantius (c. 240-c. 320) Des Divines Institutions contre les Gentils & Idolatres

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$308$250
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2730BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 31, 2014 11:00AM

Description:

Lactantius (c. 240-c. 320)Des Divines Institutions contre les Gentils & Idolatres. Lyons: de Tournes & Gazeau, 1555.
16mo in eights, 650 pages, title within ornamental metal-cut compartment, small initials, ruled in red throughout, bound in full crushed red morocco, 19th century, all edges marbled and gilt, inner gilt dentelles, front joint somewhat abraded, slight discoloration around gilt tooling on front and back boards.
Estimate $500-700

A-B8, a-z8, A-T8. 650 pages.


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ornamental metal-cut compartment