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‘The institution of Christian religion, written in Latine by M. Iohn Caluine, and translated into English according to the authors last edition, with sundry tables to finde the principall matters entreated of in this booke, and also the declaration of places of Scripture therein expounded, by Thomas Norton. Whereunto there are newly added in the margent of the booke, notes conteyning in briefe the substance of the matter handled in each section.’
John Calvin [1509-1564]
At London: Printed by H. Midleton, for W. Norton.
Anno Dom. 1587.
Quarto [8.00’’ tall x 6.00’’ wide x 3.00’’ thick].
ESTC ref. 006178971. STC 4422.
Collates complete [12], 507, [108] leaves. Collates complete, lacking final blank leaf at the close only.
Title page laid on thicker paper.
A very good, solid and sound copy. Minor marks, light blemishes or occasional light toning else a very nice, clean copy. Complete 16th.c. copies are always rare on the market.
A handsome copy presented in an attractive period binding.
Bound in contemporary polished calf with central gilt lozenge.
One remaining part of the original clasp to the rear board.
Re-backed in calf with raised bands.
Hand-tooled, gilt lettered label to the spine.
A rather attractive restored period binding.
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