{"product_id":"1576-de-probatis-sanctorum-historiis-lipomanus-surius","title":"LIPOMANUS, Aloysius (1500–1559), and LAURENTIUS SURIUS (1522–1578)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e1576 De Probatis Sanctorum Historiis – Aloysius Lipomanus \u0026amp; Laurentius Surius\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA remarkable \u003cstrong\u003e16th-century Catholic hagiographical book\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1576 Cologne edition of \u003cem\u003eDe Probatis Sanctorum Historiis\u003c\/em\u003e represents an important Renaissance printing associated with \u003cstrong\u003eAloysius Lipomanus (1500–1559)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLaurentius Surius (1522–1578)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePublished in \u003cstrong\u003eColoniae Agrippinae (Cologne)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Geruinus Calenius and the heirs of Quentelios in 1576, this substantial \u003cstrong\u003efolio antique book\u003c\/strong\u003e comprises the first volume covering January and February. The work originated with the Venetian bishop Aloysius Lipomanus and was subsequently expanded and edited by the Carthusian scholar Laurentius Surius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe volume is an important example of \u003cstrong\u003e16th-century Catholic literature and Renaissance hagiography\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the scholarly and devotional culture of the Counter-Reformation. Books by Lipomanus and Surius are of particular interest to collectors of early Christian books, Catholic history, saints' literature and ecclesiastical scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollation \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe title page features an engraved portrait medallion together with a woodcut initial and typographic ornament. The text is printed in a clear Roman type on laid paper, with the generous margins characteristic of the large \u003cstrong\u003efolio format\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aloysius Lipomanus and Laurentius Surius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDe Probatis Sanctorum Historiis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Printer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geruinus Calenius and heirs of Quentelios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1576\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e First volume, January–February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folio, approx. 294 × 215 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catholic hagiography, saints' lives and ecclesiastical history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman type on laid paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved portrait medallion, woodcut initial and typographic ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe book retains a \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary or near-contemporary full calf binding\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing visible abrasions, surface loss and extensive signs of use. The spine has raised bands and displays natural rubbing and age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite the external wear, the binding remains structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe text block is complete. The book shows occasional staining and damp marks, minor edge wear and natural age toning throughout, all consistent with a \u003cstrong\u003e16th-century working ecclesiastical volume\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe inner hinges are partially split but remain holding. The book has not been restored, preserving its historical character and evidence of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEarly ownership inscription(s) appear on the title page and preliminary leaves. These inscriptions are partially legible and provide evidence of the book's historical ownership and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Significant Renaissance Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1576 Renaissance printing\u003c\/strong\u003e is an appealing acquisition for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eantique books, Catholic literature, ecclesiastical history, Renaissance printing and Counter-Reformation studies\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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