(1520). RITUAL. CATHECUMINORUS LIBER JUXTA RITUAM CURIE ROMA - Lot 92

(1520). RITUAL. CATHECUMINORUS LIBER JUXTA RITUAM CURIE ROMANE. Venice, Gregorium de Gregoriis, May 18, 1520. In-4° of [2]-86 leaves, black calf on wood, clasps (period binding). First edition of this beautiful ritual printed in red and black in Gothic type, embellished with attractive lettering and 4-line notated music. The title is adorned with a woodcut depicting Saint Sylvester, followed by a large woodcut of the Annunciation monogrammed I.A. with a wide border, and a smaller (repeated) one depicting Christ's baptism, all surrounded by wide pictorial borders. Seven other small woodcuts are placed in the text. In fine are bound 15 handwritten leaves, 2 of which are blank. Worm damage to back covers. Ex-libris Paul Rigot (Stamps with motto "Fide et studio"). (Sander, 1832) (Essling, 840).