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Lactantius, Lucius Coclius Firmianus Divinaru(m) Institutionum Lib VII. De Ira Dei Liber I. De Opificio Dei Liber I. Epitome in libros suos, Liber acephalos. Carmen de Phoenice / Resurrectione dominica. / Passione Domini. Lyon, Ionnes Tornaesium (Jean de Tournes) & Gulielmum Gazeium (Guillaume Gazeau), 1556 With woodcut title border. 787 pp. plus extensive Index Full vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine and edge Adams, L 26. Important work of early Christian apology. In his "Divine Instructions", Lactan criticizes ancient cultural and intellectual traditions from an early Christian perspective, which follows Tertullian's critical stance. Lacks endpapers, minor toning Pages 172188 bound in the wrong order Title page trimmed at the lower margin, with small missing parts, last blank page with ownership note in old hand. Size 3 by 5" text in Latin Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for the shipping costs.
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1556 Divinarum institutionum by LACTANTIUS antique VELLUM BOUND
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jul 02, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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