16th Century Literature

1565 Charles IX Great Ordinance of 1561 France French LAW & Government Chalard

In 1561, when Charles IX ascended the French throne, he led a series of 151 articles compromising the Great Ordinance of 1561. French scholar Joachim Chalard published his own commentary and perspective on the ordinances, notes that deal primarily with the corruption within the government. He also discusses the deplorable acts of Catholic clergy, unlawful taxation, trade regulations, the nobility, and the use of military.

This 1565 edition is considered exceptionally rare. According to Baudrier, the Clement Baudin editions were much scarcer than those published by Giochard or Rigaud.

Item number: #7521
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CHALARD, Joachim du

Sommaire exposition des ordonnances du roy Charles IX. Sur les plaintes des trois Estats de son royaume, tenus à Orleans, l'an M.D.LX. Par Joachim Du Chalard, advocat au Grand Conseil, natif de La Souterraine, en Limousin.
A Lyon : Par Clement Baudin., 1565.

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1559 Giovio FAMOUS Lives Erasmus Machiavelli Albert Magnus Thomas More Medici

Giovio, or Paul Jove, was one of the most important historians during the early 16th-century. He was fascinated by Plutarch's 'Lives', so much so that he created his own work which rivaled the ancient masterpiece. Giovio's 'Historiarum sui Temporis' is a collection of biographical sketches of lives of famous men – church fathers, politicians, historians, authors, and philosophers. This edition includes names such as:
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Erasmus of Rotterdam
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Niccolo Machiavelli
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Baldassare Castiglione
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Ludovico Ariosto
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Poliziano – Agnolo Ambrogini
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Lorenzo di Medici
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Marcellus Vergilius
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Albertus Magnus
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Thomas More
This 1559 Italian edition was published in Venice and translated from the original Latin by Hippolito Orio.
Item number: #8607
Price: $795
GIOVIO, Paolo
Le Iscrittioni poste sotto le vere imagini degli huomini famosi in lettere, di mons. Paolo Giovio… Read More

1611 EUSEBIUS Early Church History + Socrates Ruffinus Sozomen Basel Swiss FOLIO

An exceedingly rare early 17th-century book consisting of historical sketches on famous historians, philosophers, and churchmen including Eusebius, Phamphilii, Ruffinus, Socrates, Theodoretus, Cyrensis, Sozomenus, Dorotheus of Gaza, Evagrius Scholasticus, and Theodorus Lector.

In 1611, Swiss theologian Joannes Jacobus collected and edited Eusebius's 'Church History' who decided to include the works of these other historians and philosophers. Eusebius's 'Church History' is considered the pioneering work on the history of the Church. He details the life of Jesus through Emperor Constantine's military victories.
Item number: #9576
Price: $795
JACOBUS, Joannes
Eusebii Pamphili, Ruffini, Socratis, Theodoriti, Sozomeni, Euagrii & Dorothei Ecclesiastica historia: sex propè seculorum res gestas complectens
Basileae: Per Sebastianum Henricpetri, 1611. 1st edition

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1578 History of FRANKS & Frankish France King Henry III Poland Catherine Medici

Jean Papire Masson was a 16th-century French humanist who was a professor and scholar under Catherine d'Medici. One of his works, 'Annals', describes the history of the Franks, describing the lives of important royals, through King Henry III of France and Poland.
Item number: #12519
Price: $795
MASSON, Jean Papire
Papirii Masoni Annalium libri quatuor, quibus res gestae Francorum explicantur : ad Henricum Tertium Regem Franciae et Poloniae.
Lutetiae [Paris] : Apud Nicolaum Chesneau : Excudebat Henricus Thiery, MDLXXVIII [1578].

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[12], 503, [79]
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Vellum; tight & secure
· Size: ~6.75in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 12cm)
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1595 Spanish LAW Juan Gutierrez Consilia Juris Roman Law Salamanca Spain FOLIO
Juan Gutierrez was a 16th-century Spanish lawyer who wrote several important works on Spanish law. One such works was 'Consilia clarissimi jurisconsulti'. In this work, Gutierrez discusses the influence of Roman law on Spanish law providing his own interpretation of Roman law.
Item number: #13787
Price: $795
GUTIERREZ, Juan
Consilia clarissimi ivrisconsvlti D. Ioannis Gvtierrez doctoris praebende canonica almae ecclesiae Civitatensis : cum summarijs & numeris apte distincits vnicuiq[ue] Consilio praepostis, nec non indice locupletissimo ad conimunem omnium vtilitarem, post primam aeditionem nunc secundo aedita & aucta
Salmantiae : Excudebat Petrus Lassus, expensis Octaviani Parente bibliopolae, M.D. XC. V. [1595].

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[2], 150 (i.e. 151) leaves, [17]
· References: USTC 335261;
· Language: Latin
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1578 John Calvin Reformation Dialogues of Sebastien Castellion French Calvinism
Sébastien Châteillon was a 16th-century French preacher who is known for being one of the earliest Calvinist apologists in France. After leaving France, Castellion met John Calvin who was perhaps the most influential figure in Castellion's ministry. After preaching alongside Calvin, Castellion published his first book Sacred Dialogues – a work which only increased his popularity among central European Calvinists.
This 1578 first edition of 'Dialogues'
was published in Basel.
According to the USTC, this exceedingly rare 16th-century printing of Châteillon is only found in seven institutions worldwide and none found in the western hemisphere!

Item number: #18305
Price: $795
CASTELLION, Sebastien
Sebastiani Castellionis Dialogi IIII : de praedestinatione, de electione, de libero arbitrio, de fide : ejusdem Opuscula quaedam lectu dignissima ...
Aresdorffii [i.e. Basileae] : Per Theophil. Philadelph., 1578. First… Read More

1583 1ed Historia Belgica Galle Netherlands FRANCE Pharamond Henry III Zeeland
Philip Galle's "Historia Belgica" was a 16th-century history of the Netherlands and France focusing on important monarchs and military leaders. Galle discusses the lives and reigns of Charles V of Spain and Francis I of France. Other notable figures covered in this work include the legendary King Pharamond, Henry III of France, and Philip II of France, as well as nobles in Zeeland and Holland.
Item number: #18918
Price: $795
GALLE, Philip
Historia Belgica: hoc est, Rervm memorabilivm, qvæ in Belgio, iam inde a pace illa cameracensi inter Carolum V Imperat. et Francsicum eius nominis I Regem Francie, ter pientiss. memoriae inita, passim aliquando euenerint, brevis designation
Francoforti ad Moevm: apud Sigismundum Feyrabenium, 1583. First edition.

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[16], 366 leaves, [2]
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Signatures: []8 A-2Z8
· References: USTC 663337
· Language: Latin
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1586 Jansen BIBLE & Commentary Proverbs Song of Solomon Catholic Jansenism RARE
Cornelius Jansen was an early 17th-century bishop from Flanders known for his involvement in the movement known as Jansenism. He wrote numerous biblical commentaries including "Commentary on Proverbs of Solomon". First published in 1567, Jansen's 'Proverbs' is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on Proverbs based on the original Hebrew text with comparisons to the book of Song of Solomon.
This particular 1586 edition of Jansen's Proverbs commentary is considerably rare – in fact, according to the USTC, only five examples are known to exist in institutions worldwide!

Item number: #18902
Price: $795
JANSEN, Cornelius
In Proverbia Salomonis accvratissima et doctissima commentaria
Lvgdvni : Apvd Petrvm Landry, 1586.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], 583, [11]
· References: USTC 162181; Adams J 73
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather
· Size: ~13.5in X 9in (34.5cm x… Read More

1538 GREEK Comedies Aristophanes Ancient Theatre Athens Philosophy Divo Venice

"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever."
― Aristophanes
Aristophanes was an ancient Athenian Greek playwright, remembered for his comedy plays and examples of drama known as Old Comedy. Writing during the 4th-century BC, Aristophanes was lesser-known than other Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. Aristophanes' plays were written for festivals in Athens and the Theatre of Dionysus.
This exceedingly rare 16th-century edition was collected and edited by Andrea Divo, who was known for his important translations of Greek classical authors.
Item number: #19277
Price: $795
ARISTOPHANES
Aristophanis comicorum principis Comoediae vndecim, è Graceo in Latinum, ad verbu[m], translatae
Venetijs : [Jacobus de Burgofranco], MDXXXVIII [1538]

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1581 Catholic BIBLE & Commentary Against Heresy & Heretics Reformation Capitonus
'Explicationes Catholicae' is a rare 16th-century commentary on both the Old and New Testaments, which, according to the title page, covers all the verses in the Bible. Author Felicianus Capitonus uses these commentaries to refute heretics of the time.
Item number: #19566
Price: $795
CAPITONUS, Felicianus
Explicationes catholicae locorum fere omnium Veteris ac Noui Testamenti, quibus ad stabiliendas haereses nostra tempestate abutuntur haeretici
Coloniae : Apud Maternum Cholinum, 1581.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages;
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[28], 900
· References: USTC 655575
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
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Includes two fabric ties
· Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
· Quite scarce
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1570 1ed Invocation Saints Orthodox Catholic Jerome Eusebius Ambrose Nazianzus
Jean Garet was a 17th-century Benedictine monk who studied the history of orthodox church fathers and saints. His book' Invocation of the Saints' reveals these figures' testimonies and religious conduct, including names such as Prudentius, Saint Hilary, Saint Ambrose, Eusebius of Caesarea, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, Saint Jerome, and many others.

Item number: #19666
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GARET, Jean
De sanctorum invocatione liber : in quo orthodoxorum patrum testimoniis asseritur
Gandavi [Ghent Belgium] : excudebat Gislenus Manilius, 1570. First edition.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[32], 103, [18]
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Signatures: ***8 +8 A-O8
· References: Adams G 238
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)
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1581 1ed Enchiridion BIBLE Psalms of David + Commentary Mouret Hebrew Latin RARE
A rare and highly desirable 16th-century manual on the Psalms of David, edited by Francois Mouret. 'Enchiridion psalmorum Davidis' contains commentary on the Psalms from numerous contributors including Hebrew scholars and Mouret himself. This book is incredibly rare – in fact, according to the USTC, no known copies exist in the entire Western Hemisphere. Very rare and very desirable 16th-century Biblical commentary!

Item number: #19775
Price: $795
MOURET, Francois
Enchiridion psalmorum Dauidis regii prophetae ex Hebraica veritate cum psalterii, canticis, in calce singulatim adjectis, et interpretationibus ex Hebraeorum commentariis in eosdem psalmos passim, et intercise, in Latinum carmen redactum, et illustratum
Parisiis : Apud Michaëlem Somnium, 1581.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [32], 209 leaves, [38]
o Signatures: a-e8, A-2C8, D-E8, F4
· References: USTC 170570
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1569 1ed Denis the Carthusian BIBLE & Commentary New Testament Gospels Catholic
The works of Denis the Carthusian were important contributions to Roman Catholic doctrine. He published some 900 sermons and began commenting on scripture in 1434, which became immensely popular after Pope Eugene IV promoted his works. In fact, he was so highly regarded, that he was considered an oracle and prophet by bishops and common men alike.
'In Sancta Quatuor', one of Denis the Carthusian's many books, is a commentary on the four Gospel books of the New Testament complete with narratives of the stories of Jesus.
Item number: #20468
Price: $795
DENIS, the Carthusian
In sancta quatuor D.N. Iesu Christi Euangelia praeclarae admodum enarrationes
Venetiis: Ex officina Hæredum Melchioris Sessæ, 1569. First edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[28], 1018, [6]
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Signatures: *8 2*6 A-Z8 2A-2Z8 3A-3S8
· References: USTC 826546
· Language: Latin

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1586 LAW Belgian Wesenbeck In Pandectas Juris Civilis Latin Slaves Gamblers 2in1

Matthew Wesenbeck was a 16th-century Belgian jurist and lawyer. He is known for writing only a few works on law, including this work "In Pandectarum" which is a commentary on the famous Juris Civilis. This edition 1586 of the law commentaries of Wesenbeck includes commentary and notes on various subjects including:
• Corrupting a slave
• Dealing with fugitives
• Punishment for gamblers
• Laws of purchase, and obtaining possessions

Item number: #22075
Price: $795

WESENBECK, Matthaeus

Imp. Caes. Ivstiniani Institvtionvm Lib. IIII. : Adnotationibus ac Notis doctiss. Scriptorum illustrati, quorum Catalogus sequenti pag. habetur ; Praeterea adiunximus Leges XII

Taurini: Apud heredes Nic. Bevilaque, 1586.

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• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
o "Institvtionvm Lib. IIII" – [12], 768, [36]
o "Enchiridion titvlorvm aliqvot ivris videlicet" – 223, [1]
• Language: Latin
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1556 Greek Attic Nights Noctes Atticae ROME Philosophy Aulus Gellius GREECE

"Truth is the daughter of time"
― Aulus Gellius, Noctes Atticae, XII

A very rare and beautiful edition of Aulus Gellius' 'Attic Nights'. This book was a compilation of notes and shorter essays on grammar, philosophy, history, and antiquities which offer a glimpse into the cultures of both Greek and Roman life and society. Gellius began the work while he was living in Attica, Greece, but concluded the work in Rome. The rather disjunct contents include Gellius's observations and unusual interests found in books or overheard in conversation.

This 1556 edition was published by Gryphius in Venice.

Item number: #22688
Price: $795

GELLIUS, Aulus

Auli Gellii luculentissimi scriptoris Noctes Atticae

Venetiis: Ioan. Gryphius excudebat, 1556.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [48], 591, [1]
o Signatures: a-c8 A-Z8 2A-2O8
· References: USTC 832159; edition not in Adams; EDIT 16 20610
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