Medieval Incunabula Leaves, Sophologium, 1470 & Historia Naturale, 1476
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1. Adolph Rusch, Strassburg 1470.
Language: Latin.
Jacob Magnus (1365-1422) Friar and scholar who studied scriptures and philosphers.
"Sophologium" - studying wisdom of ancient and medieval writers.
Single leaf, double-sided.
The printer of the "R" (anonymous printer probably Adolf Rusch) first book in Germany printed with antiquarian writing (view printed label for accuracy).
Magnus used passages from philosophers, theologians, poets and scientists as a guide to life.
Two incunabula leaves 62 & 63.
Approximate dimensions: 11 in. x 8 1/8 in.
2. Nicolaus Jenson. Venedig (Venice) 1476.
Plinius Secundus Gaius: Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher.
Di Historia Naturale": Of Natural History. The entire work is an encyclopedia of natural history.
Single leaf, double-sided.
Dimensions: 15 in. x 10 in.
*Both are bound in marble paper cover boards with attached printed description labels (view descriptions for accuracy).
Condition: good original estate condition.
Provenance: New York City, NY Estate.
Language: Latin.
Jacob Magnus (1365-1422) Friar and scholar who studied scriptures and philosphers.
"Sophologium" - studying wisdom of ancient and medieval writers.
Single leaf, double-sided.
The printer of the "R" (anonymous printer probably Adolf Rusch) first book in Germany printed with antiquarian writing (view printed label for accuracy).
Magnus used passages from philosophers, theologians, poets and scientists as a guide to life.
Two incunabula leaves 62 & 63.
Approximate dimensions: 11 in. x 8 1/8 in.
2. Nicolaus Jenson. Venedig (Venice) 1476.
Plinius Secundus Gaius: Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher.
Di Historia Naturale": Of Natural History. The entire work is an encyclopedia of natural history.
Single leaf, double-sided.
Dimensions: 15 in. x 10 in.
*Both are bound in marble paper cover boards with attached printed description labels (view descriptions for accuracy).
Condition: good original estate condition.
Provenance: New York City, NY Estate.
Condition
Good overall original estate condition, in custom marble paper boards.
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Medieval Incunabula Leaves, Sophologium, 1470 & Historia Naturale, 1476
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