JUSTINIAN, Lawrence, Saint (1381-1456). [Opera, Brescia, Angelus Britannicus, 1506], folio, lacking colophon [as often], contemporary vellum.

JUSTINIAN, Lawrence, Saint (1381-1456).  [Opera] divi Laurentii Justiniani Venetianii prothopatriarchæ, edited by Hieronymus Caballus. [Brescia: Angelus Britannicus, 1506]. Folio bound in 8s (293 x 207mm). Sectional titles, initial spaces with guide letters (lacking colophon [as often, see note], some faint mainly marginal spotting and staining). Contemporary vellum, spine lettered in gilt, marbled edges (lightly stained). Provenance: "Societatis Jesu in Seminario Blesensi" (label). FIRST EDITION. "Often found imperfect, wanting the part with the printer's name and date" (BMC). Adams J703; Brunet II, 752: "Edition rare de ce recueil d' ouvrages ascétiques"; Proctor 6088; Schmitt II, 3105,7. Sold not subject to return.