Parthenice prima F. Baptiste Mantuani Carmelitae theologi, poetae[que] clarissimi :

1514 RARE Parthenice Mariana Carmelite Mantuanus Hagiography Badius P. Incunable Baptista Mantuanus was a Carmelite poet whose 15th-century works were influential during the Protestant Reformation. Perhaps the most influential of his works was 'Parthenice Mariana' – a collection of hagiographic poems each of which honored the lives church fathers, Catholic saints and theologians, classical writers and philosophers, mythical heroes, and iconic biblical figures. Notable names include: • the Virgin Mary • Catherine of Alexandria • Hippolytus of Rome • Euripides • Jesus Christ • Hercules • Hesiod • Polybius • And many more (see photos of the table for a complete list of contents) These poems would become the basis for a new style of writing – the epic poem on religious subjects which heavily influenced Erasmus and John Milton. This incredibly rare 1514, post-incunable printing of Mantuanus's "Parthenice" features two sets of commentary – one from Sebastian Murrho and the other of Josse Badius. Note that the printed font differentiates between the three sets of writing – a technique very rare to this era of printing. Item number: #21695 Price: $1599 MANTUAN, Baptista Parthenice prima F. Baptiste Mantuani Carmelitae theologi, poetae[que] clarissimi : [Paris: François Regnault, et Gilles de Gourmont], [ca. 1507-1514]. Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages o [12], XCIIII leaves • Note on dating: o This 1514 edition is undated; however, a 1507 edition exists with a printed colophon. This edition, while not 1507, was not printed after 1514. (USTC confirms dating) • References: USTC 183490 • Language: Latin • Binding: Leather; tight and secure • Size: ~11.75in X 8.5in (29.5cm x 21.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21695 Photos available upon request.