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1678 Codex Canonum Ecclesiae Primitivae Vellum Folio Antique Latin Theology Book

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Victorian Diamond Jubilee Book Of Common Prayer - 1897 - Antique Theology Book

Victorian Diamond Jubilee Book Of Common Prayer - 1897 - Antique Theology BookThe Victorian Diamond Jubilee Book Of Common Prayer Of The Church Of EnglandPublished by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons: London 1897Printed In An Easy Reporting Style Of Pitman's ShorthandGeneral wear and rubbing to cover and spine as shown. Pages are clean and well presented with minimal light foxing to prelims. There are no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 19cm x 13.5cm x 2.5cm
1678 Codex Canonum Ecclesiae Primitivae Vellum Folio Antique Latin Theology Book

Codex Canonum Ecclesiae Primitivae
By William Beveridge (1637-1708)
Language: Latin
Imprint: Printed in London by S. Roycroft and sold by Robert Scott
Date: MDCLXXVIII (1678)

"This remarkable 1678 first edition is one of the great scholarly monuments of the post-Reformation Anglican Church. Written by the celebrated theologian and church historian William Beveridge (1637-1708), later Bishop of St Asaph, Codex Canonum Ecclesiae Primitivae Vindicatus ac Illustratus is a substantial and deeply learned study of the ancient canons, laws and traditions of the early Christian Church. Printed in London by S. Roycroft and sold by Robert Scott in 1678, the work was intended to defend and explain the authenticity and authority of the so-called Apostolic Canons and other foundational ecclesiastical texts that shaped the development of Christian governance, doctrine and discipline. Beveridge's scholarship became highly influential and helped establish him as one of the foremost ecclesiastical authorities of his age.

Presented in its original vellum bindings, this imposing folio-sized volume possesses the unmistakable presence that collectors seek in seventeenth-century books. The creamy vellum covers have mellowed beautifully with age, creating the authentic appearance that can only be achieved through more than three centuries of careful survival. Internally, the book remains extraordinarily attractive, displaying crisp seventeenth-century typography, decorative headpieces, large woodcut initials, extensive scholarly apparatus and numerous passages printed in both Latin and Greek. The title page dated M.DC.LXXVIII (1678) survives, while the substantial text extends to 462 pages followed by index material, representing a major work of historical theology and canon law.

Beyond its physical appeal, the book offers a fascinating window into one of the defining intellectual battles of the seventeenth century. Beveridge sought to demonstrate the continuity of the Church of England with the practices of the primitive Church, drawing upon early councils, patristic writings and ancient ecclesiastical regulations. The work reflects the immense scholarly effort devoted to recovering and interpreting original Christian sources during an era when questions of authority, tradition and church governance were fiercely debated throughout Europe. For collectors of theology, church history, canon law, classical scholarship or early printing, this volume stands as a significant primary source from the heart of that intellectual tradition.

Books of this calibre increasingly reside in institutional collections, university libraries and major private holdings, making genuine seventeenth-century examples difficult to obtain on the open market. The combination of original vellum bindings, substantial folio format, impressive typographical presentation, extensive Greek and Latin text and the enduring importance of Beveridge's scholarship creates a highly desirable collector's piece. Equally at home in an antiquarian library, theological collection or refined interior setting, this is a serious and visually striking seventeenth-century work whose age, scholarship and survival make it a particularly memorable acquisition for the discerning collector."

Original seventeenth-century vellum bindings with age-related wear, marks, soiling and minor distortion as shown. The text block has separated from the spine at the front and remains secured at the rear, requiring careful handling. Inner pastedowns and endpapers with losses, splitting and deterioration consistent with age. Contemporary Nelson Diocesan Library label to front pastedown. The first six leaves have damage to the outer right-hand margins as shown, however no loss of printed text or content has been noted. Pages display age toning, scattered foxing, staining and occasional marks throughout. Text remains fully legible. A complete and highly presentable copy of this important 1678 first edition, retaining its original vellum bindings and considerable historical character. A scarce seventeenth-century survival in good antiquarian condition overall. Please study photos carefully to further understand condition.

Size 244cm x 18cm x 4cm - 462 Pages + Index - Weighs 895 grams

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Condition: Good
Binding: Vellum
Special Attributes: ["Original Vellum Bindings", "Genuine 1678 Edition", "Contemporary Nelson Diocesan Library Label"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Original seventeenth-century vellum bindings with age-related wear, marks, soiling and minor distortion as shown. The text block has separated from the spine at the front and remains secured at the rear, requiring careful handling. Inner pastedowns and endpapers with losses, splitting and deterioration consistent with age. Contemporary Nelson Diocesan Library label to front pastedown. The first six leaves have damage to the outer right-hand margins as shown, however no loss of printed text or content has been noted. Pages display age toning, scattered foxing, staining and occasional marks throughout. Text remains fully legible. A complete and highly presentable copy of this important 1678 first edition, retaining its original vellum bindings and considerable historical character. A scarce seventeenth-century survival in good antiquarian condition overall. Please study photos carefully to further understand condition.
Language: Latin
Author: William Beveridge
Publisher: London by S. Roycroft
Year Printed: 1678
Sub-subject: Latin Theology