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Paris, [1544]

Size 4 1/4 by 6 1/2"


Rare French translation of the Vitae pontificum, Platina’s (1421-1481) famous chronicle of the papacy through its 1500-year history (1st printed 1479).

Woodcut mark on title.

Numerous small woodcut "portraits" of popes.

Prov. Jesuit ownership entry on title.

Original vellum binding

Some wear.  Last page is missing

Text in French

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