Ecclesiastae, sive De ratione concionandi, libri quatuor [...].

Folio: [8]-444 (= 440)-[12] pp. (title cut out and mounted, marginal wormholes throughout, pale marginal dampstain).

Mod. blindruled calf "à l'antique", spine on five raised bands (light scratches). Good copy.

First edition of one of Erasmus' last works: a treatise on the art of preaching, i.a. proposing competent training of priests. Woodcut mark on title and at the end. Circular woodcut portrait of Erasmus on a4v. A few initials painted red. Ref. Index Aurel. 162.779. - VD16 E-2720. - Vanderhaeghen I:78. - Bezzel 820. - Cat. Rotterdam 94. - STC German 281. - Erasmus Online 1679. - Adams E-628. - Not in BN Paris, De Reuck.