Commentarii in omnes Psalmos.

Basel, J. Froben, September 1522 (p. 215 "mense Augusto")

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Folio: [12]-215-[1] pp. (missing part II: pp. 217-275 = Erasmus’ commentary on Psalm 2; toned, some dampstaining or soiling, occ. min. worming in blank inner margin, contemp. marg. or interlinear annotations).

Mod. leather with remains of original blind-stamped calf pasted on, spine with raised bands (rubbed, front joint split, occ. damages).

Part I (complete in itself) of the first publication of Arnobius’ commentary on Psalms in the edition by Erasmus. Extensive dedicatory letter to Pope Adrianus VI, dated 1 August 1522 (Allen 1304). Elaborate woodcut title border (with i.a. "Imago vitae aulicae") and borders on a2r and b1r.
Ref. VD16 B-3130. - De Reuck 373. - Sebastiani (Froben) 218 (ext. descr.).
Prov. Old entry on title.