
Description
the third part of the Digesta (or Pandectae), a key component of Justinian's Corpus Juris Civilis, containing titles 39 through 50 of the Digest.
Lugduni (Lyon): Apud Hugonem a Porta ; 1556
Massive folio. Size 11 by 16"
Full vellum binding, ribbed spine with manuscript title
A couple of repaired leaves, some faded marginal dampstains, some damage to the vellum at the front cover margins
Otherwise good condition
THIS IS ONE BOOK - NOT THE SET PICTURED ON THE SECOND PHOTO
Text in Latin
Reserve: $1,000.00
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1556 LAW BOOK Corpus Juris Civilis DIGESTUM NOVUM antique MASSIVE FOLIO vellum
Estimate $1,200-$1,500
Starting Price
$500
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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