Corpus Iuris Civilis Digestum Vetus, Novum, Pandectarum de Justinian I the Great - 1562: First Lyon Printing of the Justinian Codex

Rare first printing of the Justinian Codex.

Justinian Codex in Three Volumes

The Code of Justinian (Codex Justinianus) is a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis, the codification of Roman law ordered early in the 6th century CE by Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor. During his reign two parts were compiled, the Digestum and the Institutes. Posthumously the works named Novellae Constitutiones were compiled and are also considered a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis.

Digestum Vetus : Pandectarum Iuris Civilis: Tomus Primus

Pp: [8] leaves; 1838, [1], [31] leaves

Dimensions: 42 x 28 cm

Lugduni (Lyon), 1562.

Digestum Novum: Pandectarum Iuris Civilis: Tomus Tertius, Sext Ae Partis Religiqvum

Pp: [8] leaves; 1742; [14] leaves;

Dimensions :42 x 28 cm

Lugduni (Lyon), 1562.

Infortiatum Sev Pandectarum Iuris Civilis: Tomus Secundus

Pp : [28] leaves; 2019;

Dimensions: 36 x 22 cm

Lugduni (Lyon), 1569.

Binding: Original Vellum binding. Wormholes, vellum on all panels damaged, sections missing with tears. Vellum cracked in a few places, requiring restoration.

Condition: Wormholes within the textblock. Minor stains due to moisture within the textblock. Signs of aging, occasional moisture stains within the textblock, text legibility not affected.

Note:
It is possible to repair the binding on the request of the buyer, we will cover the reparation expenses with our resident bookbinder.
It is uncommonly rare to find more than one of the Lyon prints of the editions sold together, they are usually sold separately.

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