Aquinas, Thomas CATENA AUREA.

Aquinas, Thomas CATENA AUREA. Thomas Aquinas’ “Golden Chain” commentary on the church father’s interpretations of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Printed in 2 columns of 62 lines in Gothic letter. Magnificent rubricated initial letters and emphases in blue and red. 438 leaves to include the Colophon. We believe this to be the edition printed by Michael Wenssler in Basel in 1475. CONDITION: Disbound. Likely rebound at one time as evidenced by brighter trim lines on the inner aspect of the bottom edge. Clean, crisp, thick paper. Leaves 330 and 373 with minor loss to small portion of headline. Very occasional brief marginal annotations in an early hand. Recto of leaf 323 (Luke XXIII) in handsome manuscript. Highly desirable copy. 9-25319 (5,000-7,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2021	$5,290.00	Aquinas, Thomas CATENA AUREA. Thomas Aquinas’ “Golden Chain” commentary on the church father’s interpretations of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Printed in 2 columns of 62 lines in Gothic letter. Magnificent rubricated initial letters and emphases in blue and red. 438 leaves to include the Colophon. We believe this to be the edition printed by Michael Wenssler in Basel in 1475. CONDITION: Disbound. Likely rebound at one time as evidenced by brighter trim lines on the inner aspect of the bottom edge. Clean, crisp, thick paper. Leaves 330 and 373 with minor loss to small portion of headline. Very occasional brief marginal annotations in an early hand. Recto of leaf 323 (Luke XXIII) in handsome manuscript. Highly desirable copy. 9-25319 (5,000-7,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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