Institutionum Primorum totius iurisprudentiae elementorum libri quatuor and volumen legum, by Justinian. Printed 1569 by Philippe Thinghi, Lugduni (Lyon). Two volumes bound together containing an early edition of an important codification and discussion of existing law. A scarce and rare volume. The book is wrapped in period vellum containing one front and verso free paper.

Vellum has some cracking at the hinges, some wear to the head and foot at the spine with vellum missing from the top 20% There is wear to all the surfaces with some toned spots and a .25" round hole in the vellum on verso Ex libris bookplate h.12.75", w. 8.5", d. 2"