VIGERIUS, Marcus (1446-1516). Decachordum Christianum . Fano: Girolamo Soncino, 10 August 1507. A deluxe copy, printed on vellum and finely illuminated, of the first edition of Soncino’s finest publication—from the Valmadonna Library. Vigerius dedicated this work, a treatise on asceticism based on the life of the Holy Family, to his cousin, the humanist Pope Julius II. This copy is also from the library of Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, and of Laurence W. Hodson, friend of William Morris and supporter of the Arts & Crafts Kelmscott Press. Adams V746; Mortimer, Italian 537. Printed on vellum, folio (326 x 212mm). Author's coat of arms, 9 full-page woodcuts, 33 small handcolored woodcuts, illuminated initials throughout (lacking woodcut m8; title-page supplied from a paper copy and mounted on later vellum sheet; 5 full-page woodcuts handcolored and remargined with vellum; 4 full-page woodcuts supplied from a paper copy; marginal dampstain affecting end. 18th century vellum (spine starting and slightly chipped; corners worn). Provenance : Prince Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex (1773-1843; armorial bookplate) – Laurence W. Hodson (1864-1933; label) – The Valmadonna Library.
VIGERIUS, Marcus (1446-1516). Decachordum Christianum . Fano: Girolamo Soncino, 10 August 1507. A deluxe copy, printed on vellum and finely illuminated, of the first edition of Soncino’s finest publication—from the Valmadonna Library. Vigerius dedicated this work, a treatise on asceticism based on the life of the Holy Family, to his cousin, the humanist Pope Julius II. This copy is also from the library of Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, and of Laurence W. Hodson, friend of William Morris and supporter of the Arts & Crafts Kelmscott Press. Adams V746; Mortimer, Italian 537. Printed on vellum, folio (326 x 212mm). Author's coat of arms, 9 full-page woodcuts, 33 small handcolored woodcuts, illuminated initials throughout (lacking woodcut m8; title-page supplied from a paper copy and mounted on later vellum sheet; 5 full-page woodcuts handcolored and remargined with vellum; 4 full-page woodcuts supplied from a paper copy; marginal dampstain affecting end. 18th century vellum (spine starting and slightly chipped; corners worn). Provenance : Prince Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex (1773-1843; armorial bookplate) – Laurence W. Hodson (1864-1933; label) – The Valmadonna Library.
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