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ULMER, Ulricus. Fraternitas cleri. [Ulm: Johann Zainer, c. 1480], [c.1478-1482].
First of two incunable editions of a guide to the proper duties and conduct of a priest, with 37 chapters covering aspects such as devotion, temptation, and recreation. HC *16083; GW M48846; BMC II 529; Bod-inc U-009; BSB-Ink U-68 (giving the date c.1478-1482); ISTC iu00057000; Goff U-57.
Chancery folio (272 x 195mm). 88 leaves, with the final blank, initials in blue and red, rubricated (faint marginal stains in first 2 quires, a few minor wormholes). Contemporary half blindstamped pigskin over wooden boards, metal clasp. Provenance: Chiemsee, Germany (monastic inscription).
First of two incunable editions of a guide to the proper duties and conduct of a priest, with 37 chapters covering aspects such as devotion, temptation, and recreation. HC *16083; GW M48846; BMC II 529; Bod-inc U-009; BSB-Ink U-68 (giving the date c.1478-1482); ISTC iu00057000; Goff U-57.
Chancery folio (272 x 195mm). 88 leaves, with the final blank, initials in blue and red, rubricated (faint marginal stains in first 2 quires, a few minor wormholes). Contemporary half blindstamped pigskin over wooden boards, metal clasp. Provenance: Chiemsee, Germany (monastic inscription).
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