![HIERONYMUS (Saint, c.340-420). Vitae sanctorum patrum, sive Vitas patrum. [With:] De laude et effectu virtutum. Pseudo- Macarius: Epistola ad monachos. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 7 May 1478.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2018/CKS/2018_CKS_16019_0148_001(hieronymus_vitae_sanctorum_patrum_sive_vitas_patrum_with_de_laude_et_e055404).jpg?w=1)
![HIERONYMUS (Saint, c.340-420). Vitae sanctorum patrum, sive Vitas patrum. [With:] De laude et effectu virtutum. Pseudo- Macarius: Epistola ad monachos. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 7 May 1478.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2018/CKS/2018_CKS_16019_0148_000(hieronymus_vitae_sanctorum_patrum_sive_vitas_patrum_with_de_laude_et_e074837).jpg?w=1)
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HIERONYMUS (Saint, c.340-420). Vitae sanctorum patrum, sive Vitas patrum. [With:] De laude et effectu virtutum. Pseudo- Macarius: Epistola ad monachos. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 7 May 1478.
First edition in a contemporary binding and with monastic provenance, preserving many deckle edges. This is the longer version of a popular collection of the lives of the desert fathers, including sayings and exhortations ascribed to them. It was preceded by shorter versions printed at Caselle, Brussels and Cologne. HC *8595; BMC II 416; Bod-inc H-111; BSB-Ink V-250; ISTC ih00199000; Goff H-199.
Royal folio (410 x 285mm). 246 leaves. Initials in red, blue or both, rubricated (some soiling and staining). Contemporary blindstamped calf, at least two layers of monastic paint and shelf marks on spine, manuscript label on upper board, hasp hole on lower board (remains of metal furniture and clasps, joints split, spine head defective, large tear on lower board).
First edition in a contemporary binding and with monastic provenance, preserving many deckle edges. This is the longer version of a popular collection of the lives of the desert fathers, including sayings and exhortations ascribed to them. It was preceded by shorter versions printed at Caselle, Brussels and Cologne. HC *8595; BMC II 416; Bod-inc H-111; BSB-Ink V-250; ISTC ih00199000; Goff H-199.
Royal folio (410 x 285mm). 246 leaves. Initials in red, blue or both, rubricated (some soiling and staining). Contemporary blindstamped calf, at least two layers of monastic paint and shelf marks on spine, manuscript label on upper board, hasp hole on lower board (remains of metal furniture and clasps, joints split, spine head defective, large tear on lower board).
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