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Title: [Antique title page, 1573] De probatis sanctorum historiis, published 1573, 1 p.
Description: Title page with lettering: 'De probatis sanctorum historiis, partim ex tomis Aloysii Lipomani, doctissimi episcopi, partim etiam ex egregiis manuscriptis codicibus... Tomus Quartus, complectens sanctos mensium Iulii et Augusti. [printer's device] Coloniae Agrippinae, Apud Geruinium Calenium & haeredes Quentelios, Anno MDLXXIII. Cum Privilegio PII V Pontificis Maximi, & CAESAREAE Maiestatis in decennium.'Published in Keulen, by Geruinum Calenium & haeredes Quentelios.The printer's device features a profile figure of Christ within an inscribed oval.16th century inscription in pen and ink just above the device. Letterpress on paper, in black ink; total: 327 x 211 mm; mounted on cardboard mat; some rubbing and staining;  in good condition.

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