Boethius, Severinus. Boetius cum triplici commentary. Lyon, Simon Vincent and Jean Marion, 1521. In 4° (238 x 175 mm); 2 parts in 1 volume; [160] papers. Frontispiece printed in red and black within handsome figured border that also contains Simon Vincent's typographical mark, Vincent's mark also at end of volume, numerous woodcut figures in text, partly repeated (some papers slightly unbound.) Spotted binding with traces of two endpapers, manuscript title on spine (small lacks on spine). Beautiful illustrated edition in curious binding made from a codex.

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