1550 - Erasmus Annotates Saint Cyprian
Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century bishop of Carthage, converted from paganism to Christianity and rose quickly in the Church, eventually becoming a martyr. Though best known for his theological writings, Cyprian's emphasis on love as the core of Christian life, the importance of inner transformation, and his approach to the sacraments reveal a deep mystical current in his thought. But that’s not all! Saint Cyprian was also of special interest to Erasmus, probably due to Cyprian’s focus on inner spirituality, his clear writing style, and his courage in the face of criticism and attacks. This beautiful, really quite stunning two volume edition of Saint Cyprian’s writings includes a letter and annotations by Erasmus, making it also an important historical document of the 16th century and an interesting testimony to the importance of early church figures to people like Erasmus.
This copy was also owned by Abraham Girard, the abbot of the Cistercian abbey at Chalivoy. It has his signature, clearly written at the top of the title page and dated 1662.
1550 Saint Cyprian Lyon, Sébastien Gryphe, 1550. 2 volumes in-8, marbled calf, double gilt fillet, decorated spine, roulette on the cuts, marbled edges (17th century binding). Beautiful impression by Gryphe collecting the works of Cyprian of Carthage established and annotated by Erasmus. Copy of Abraham Girard (1635-1693), commendatory abbot of the Cistercian abbey of Chalivoy in the diocese of Bourges, with handwritten ex-libris dated 1662. A split joint, discreet damping and foxing. Baudrier, VIII, 239 – Gültlingen, V, 180, n°1118 – Adams, C-3159.
Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century bishop of Carthage, converted from paganism to Christianity and rose quickly in the Church, eventually becoming a martyr. Though best known for his theological writings, Cyprian's emphasis on love as the core of Christian life, the importance of inner transformation, and his approach to the sacraments reveal a deep mystical current in his thought. But that’s not all! Saint Cyprian was also of special interest to Erasmus, probably due to Cyprian’s focus on inner spirituality, his clear writing style, and his courage in the face of criticism and attacks. This beautiful, really quite stunning two volume edition of Saint Cyprian’s writings includes a letter and annotations by Erasmus, making it also an important historical document of the 16th century and an interesting testimony to the importance of early church figures to people like Erasmus.
This copy was also owned by Abraham Girard, the abbot of the Cistercian abbey at Chalivoy. It has his signature, clearly written at the top of the title page and dated 1662.
1550 Saint Cyprian Lyon, Sébastien Gryphe, 1550. 2 volumes in-8, marbled calf, double gilt fillet, decorated spine, roulette on the cuts, marbled edges (17th century binding). Beautiful impression by Gryphe collecting the works of Cyprian of Carthage established and annotated by Erasmus. Copy of Abraham Girard (1635-1693), commendatory abbot of the Cistercian abbey of Chalivoy in the diocese of Bourges, with handwritten ex-libris dated 1662. A split joint, discreet damping and foxing. Baudrier, VIII, 239 – Gültlingen, V, 180, n°1118 – Adams, C-3159.
Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century bishop of Carthage, converted from paganism to Christianity and rose quickly in the Church, eventually becoming a martyr. Though best known for his theological writings, Cyprian's emphasis on love as the core of Christian life, the importance of inner transformation, and his approach to the sacraments reveal a deep mystical current in his thought. But that’s not all! Saint Cyprian was also of special interest to Erasmus, probably due to Cyprian’s focus on inner spirituality, his clear writing style, and his courage in the face of criticism and attacks. This beautiful, really quite stunning two volume edition of Saint Cyprian’s writings includes a letter and annotations by Erasmus, making it also an important historical document of the 16th century and an interesting testimony to the importance of early church figures to people like Erasmus.
This copy was also owned by Abraham Girard, the abbot of the Cistercian abbey at Chalivoy. It has his signature, clearly written at the top of the title page and dated 1662.
1550 Saint Cyprian Lyon, Sébastien Gryphe, 1550. 2 volumes in-8, marbled calf, double gilt fillet, decorated spine, roulette on the cuts, marbled edges (17th century binding). Beautiful impression by Gryphe collecting the works of Cyprian of Carthage established and annotated by Erasmus. Copy of Abraham Girard (1635-1693), commendatory abbot of the Cistercian abbey of Chalivoy in the diocese of Bourges, with handwritten ex-libris dated 1662. A split joint, discreet damping and foxing. Baudrier, VIII, 239 – Gültlingen, V, 180, n°1118 – Adams, C-3159.