[CONCILIO DI TRENTO] - Canones et decreta sacrosancti oecumenici et generalis Concilii Tridentini sub Paolo III Iulio III Pio III Pontificibus Max. Rome: Paolo Manuzio, 1564. Rare first edition of the summary of the doctrines, decrees, and conclusions of the Council of Trento that changed and strengthened the Catholic Church still weakened by the Protestant schism. Fascinating copy, although not complete, with numerous early annotations and in contemporary binding. Folio (316 x 220mm). Large Aldine device on title, elaborate woodcut borders (lacking F3-F4, removed stamp on title, some browning, spotting and staining). Contemporary limp vellum, manuscript title on bottom edge and some early annotations (some staining, later guards, lacking ties). Provenance: numerous early annotations.


Estimate € 400 - 600

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