Aonio Paleario. AONII PALEARII VERULANI. Basel: Apud Thomam Guarinum, [ca. 1567]. Later edition. Modern half bound over paper boards, all edges stained red. 8vo; A-z8 Aa-Qq8; 609, [15]pp. Italic type; text in Latin. With index, woodcut device on title page, and woodcut initials. VD16 P110.

6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Aonio Paleario (Antonio della Paglia) (Italy, ca. 1500-1570) was a Christian author, scholar, and teacher who was eventually executed for his criticisms of the Church.

Boards scuffed and stained, with edgewear, spine discolored and with significant loss, yet binding sturdy; 18th-century writing with previous owner's name on free endpaper; occasional small stain or chip; pages lightly toned, clean and crisp overall.