Antonio Ghislandi. OPUS AUREUM ORNATUM OMNI LAPIDE. Two parts bound in one. n.p.: s.n., 1542. Vellum with yapp edges, ink manuscript on spine, all edges stained. 8vo; +8 a-z8 A-I8 K4 L-Z8 aa-ii8 (2i8 blank); ff. [8], CCCCXXXV, [1]. Double column; Gothic type; text in Latin. Title page in red and black, second title page, with title page illustrations and woodcut initials. USTC 833406; EDIT16 21314.

6 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.

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

A scarce edition of this religious text from a professor and Dominican inquisitor in Turin.

Expected discoloration to vellum; several wormholes at front endpapers, stamp on title page, toning and foxing throughout, occasional small corner or edge loss and marginal damp staining, top edge trimmed close; uncommon and in few institutions with USTC stating 15 copies.