Duarum sanctissimarum martyrum Agathae, et Luciae dialogismi. Una cum Cornelij Musij hymno, in eandem diuam Agatham.

4to: [24] ff. (blank central part of title cut out and underlaid, some marg. soiling and dampstaining).

20th-c. red calf, blind-ruled covers, gilt spine, decorative endpapers (sl. tanned and scratched).

Only ed. of two Neo-Latin dialogues on female saints by the Louvain Latin professor Nannius (1500-1557). The work is dedicated to Nannius’ friend Musius (150-1572), a Dutch priest, who contributed a Latin poem on St Agatha. It was printed by J. Bathen and published by M. Rotarius and by P. Phalesius (as here). Ref. BT 2184. - Pettegree NB 22147. - Adams N-17. - Not in BCNI, STC Dutch (BL). Prov. Blind initials "VB" on front cover.