[Justinian].

Corpus Juris Civilis. [The Blaeu – Edition from 1663-1664 with an interesting alteration in form of the most delicate addition of an alphabetized register to the pages and even more interesting a manuscript-dedication [annotation] from a Tutor to his pupil, as well as a manuscript evaluation of this edition and a loosely inserted piece of paper with legal notations].

Editio Nova. Prioribus correctior. Two Parts in One Volume (complete). Amsterdam & Leiden, Apud Ioannem Blaeu et Dan. Elzevirios / Apud Franciscum Hackium [Ludwig & Daniel Elzevier, Frans Hack], MDCLXIV [1663-1664]. Octavo. Pagination: Volume I: (24), 1037 pages / Volume II: 820, (2) pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

The wonderful manuscript-dedication of the Tutor to his pupil reads:

″Ornatissimi Juveni Jacobo van den Hil [Jacobus van den Hil] in Sui memoriam amicitiaeque tutimonium amica mann dedit – Hr. Jean Wyngaarden aetatus LXXV – Hr. Jean Wyngaarden aetatus LXXV.″

[Translates: “To the most ornate young Jacob van den Hil [Jacobus van den Hil], in memory of his friendship and protection, a friend gave him a gift – Mr. Jean Wyngaarden, aged 75”.

• Keywords: Catalogue One – History of Law · Corpus Juris · Corpus Juris Civilis Justinian · History of Law · Law · Law – Rare · Manuscript / Autograph – Rare · Manuscript Annotation(s)
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 31982AB

EUR 2.400,--