Bidspirit auction | 1513 POST-INCUNABULA HISTORY OF FRANCISCANS

1513 POST-INCUNABULA HISTORY OF FRANCISCANS ORDER ANTIQUE VELLUM BOUND RARE - Albizzi (Albicius), B. (Pisanus). Opus aure(a)e et inexplicabilis bonitatis et continentie, conformitatum scilicet vit(a)e B. Fran(ncisci) ad vitam d(omini) n(ostr)i Jesu Christi. Milan, Z. Castilioni; August 18, 1513 Size 8.5 by 11.5 inches With title woodcut, 1 full-length text woodcut with family tree in red and black, 1 woodcut border, numerous figurative woodcut initials and printer's mark 12 lvs., 228 numbered leaves. Lacks leaf 226 Full limp vellum binding Good condition, minor wear, binding is partially detached at the front lower end (with inside repair), margins of title page repaired. Manuscript title to the spine and front cover Wetzer/W. I, 441: ”For the history of the order (the Franciscans) of that time, this work is the primary source. By listing the provinces and custodies along with the individual monasteries, even in Germany and France, it offers material that can hardly be approximated for other orders through painstaking detailed research in archives.” RARE Text in Latin. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.