Adagia ex sanctorum patrum, ecclesiasticorumque scriptorum monumentis prompta [...], studio & labore R.P. Aloysii Novarini Veronensis, Clerici Regularis [...].

Folio: [48]-378-[42] pp. (usual toning and spotting).

Contemp. sheep, gilt arms on covers, gilt spine with raised bands and morocco label, marbled edges (rubbed, tail def.). Good copy.

Extensive collection of adages from the writings of the Church Fathers and other early Christian authors, collected by the Veronese theologian Novarini (1594-1650). Large engr. mark on title. Title printed in red and black; text in 2 col.
Ref. USTC 6904608.
Prov. Collège d’Harcourt (Paris) prize binding with its gilt arms on covers and the initials "HC" stamped 6 times on spine. With the prize (printed and manuscript, wax seal) awarded on 12 August 1737 to Ludovicus Chef d’hôtel de la Roche. - Old ms. entry on title. - Ludovicus Chef d’hostel (18th-c. armorial bookpl. = the winner of the prize).