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Three Compositions Bound Together - Early 16th Century - Printer's Device with Hebrew Inscription

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Three compositions bound together. On two appears a printer's device with a Hebrew inscription. Basel and Paris, 1532-1533. Latin.
1. L. Fenestellae De Magistratibus Sacerdotijs'q Romanorum Libellus, Iamprimum Nitori Restitutus by Giulio Pomponio Leto and Marcus Valerius Probus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [88] leaves.
2. Elucidarius poeticus, by Hermannus Torrentinus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [104] pp.
3. Problema Et Epicureus by Erasmi Roterdami. Published by Excudebat Christianus Wechelus, Paris, 1533. 30, [1] pp.
On the last page of the first two compositions appears the device of the printer, "Thomam Volfium": illustration of a scholar with a finger held to his lips, and the verse "A time to be silent and a time to speak" in Hebrew letters.
Approx. 15 cm. Good condition. Pen inscriptions on several leaves (old). Stains. Slight tears and defects to margins of some pages. A number of pages with open tears (small, not affecting text). Lacking spine. Detached binding. The three compositions are detached from each other.
Research and Bibliography books, Jewish Communities
Research and Bibliography books, Jewish Communities