10. iOANNIS CALVINII, Pralectiones in librum prophetiarum Danielis (...).
Geneva 1591, Eustache Vignon (?), 8 k. +171 k. +11 k.
A unique edition of the work of John Calvin (1509-1564), a commentary on the book of the prophet Daniel, one of the so-called 4 major prophets. The commented text is in Hebrew and Latin in a scholarly study by Jean Budé and Charles de Jonviller. The introduction in the form of the Author's letter of 1561. At the end there is a comprehensive index of things. The old-print folio format has beautiful Renaissance initials, vignettes and finials. In addition, a unique title page with allegorical graphics in the form of a portal topped with a crown and allegorical figures. The market price is unestimated, as no pieces are available. Another edition of a commentary on the minor prophets of the period is valued at $4400, while Calvin's commentaries on other major prophets are valued at $6500. There is one piece in the BNF . Rare!
Binding contemporary, full yellow calfskin in bdb condition; interior condition moderate; only title page slightly rubbed and with crease marks; stains in places, but completely dry; overall condition db.
