(1540). VIO (Thomas de). EPISTOLAE PAULI ET ALIORUM APOSTOLO - Lot 191

(1540). VIO (Thomas de). EPISTOLAE PAULI ET ALIORUM APOSTOLORUM AD GRAECAM VERITATEM CASTIGATE. Paris, Jehan Petit, 1540. In-folio of [12]-231 leaves, brown basane, ornate ribbed spine (17th century binding). Thomas de Vio, known as Cajetan (1469-1534), was one of the most important theologians of his time. He was appointed cardinal for services rendered to Pope Leo X, and was one of the members of the commission charged with combating the progress of the Lutheran Reformation in the Holy Roman Empire, participating in the drafting of the bull that condemned his writings. Famous framing by Jehan Petit on the title and numerous initials of various sizes in the text. Staining on 2 leaves, binding damaged. Stamp and bookplate. (USTC 147804, 3 copies).