Macropedius, Gregorius (i.e. Joris van Langeveldt).Asotus evangelicus, seu evangelica de filio prodigo parabola, a Georgio Macropedio comice descripta. With woodcut printer's marks on the title page and at the end. Cologne, J. Gymnich, 1540. 48 nn. Pl. Cl.-8°. Mod. Pgt. in the style of the period (minimally bent open). Macropedius, Gregorius (i.e. Joris van Langeveldt). Asotus evangelicus, seu evangelica de filio prodigo parabola, a Georgio Macropedio comice descripta. With woodcut printer's marks on the title page and at the end. Cologne, J. Gymnich, 1540. 48 nn. Pl. Cl.-8°. Mod. Pgt. in the style of the period (minimally bent open). VD 16 L 385 - Cf. II, 136 e (EA 1537). - Not in Adams (Cambridge) and British Mus. STC German Books. - First edition of the "Prodigal Son", one of the most famous school dramas, printed in the German-speaking world. "The most excellent Latin dramatist of the 16th century, as Goedeke already called him. He was famous as the greatest grammarian of his time" (ADB XX, 19). - Only minimally browned due to paper, occasional minor spotting, 2 pp. with small corner tears. Overall in very good condition. With woodcut printer's marks on the title page and at the end. Mod. vellum in style of the time (cover minimally bent open). - First edition printed in the German-speaking territories- Only minimally browned due to paper, occasional minor spotting, 2 pp. with small corner tears. Altogether in very well preserved condition. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.