De rebus divinis carmina ad Margaritam Henrici Gallorum regis sororem [and: In librum Psalmorum brevis explanatio ad Alexandrum Farnesium Cardinalem].

2 pts in 1 vol. 16mo: 365-[3], [24] ff. (lacking quire "A" of "Explanatio", which was replaced by a 2nd copy of quire "a" of "Carmina"; paper age-toned, some dampstaining).

Cont. gilt calf, spine rebacked with vellum, gilt gauffered edges, fore-edge titled, silk marker (worn, front cover almost loose, spine split). Good copy.

Extremely rare and very early Plantin imprint, with his first printer’s marks (woodcut). It consists of an extensive commentary on Psalms and of a collection of Neo-Latin religious poems by the Italian poet M.A. Flaminio (1498-1550). Ref. Voet (Plantin Press) 1176 & 1177. - BT 1151 & 1152. - Pettegree NB 12283-84. - Adams B-1439 & F-581. - Bibles Paris 3349. - Not in Sorgeloos. Prov. Old ownership entries.