Augustine, Of the citie of God, London, 1610, contemporary calf

Augustine of Hippo

Of the Citie of God. With the learned comments of Io. Lod. Vives. Englished by J.H. [London]: George Eld, 1610

folio (281 x 179mm.), woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, without initial and final blank leaves, contemporary calf, slight damp-staining at foot, rebacked, bindings rubbed (especially corners)

The first English translation of Augustine's City of God, by John Healey, along with the notes by Juan Luis Vives (1493-1540), in which he draws parallels between Henry VIII and Augustine. For another work by Vives, see lot 252.

LITERATURE:

STC 916

PROVENANCE:

Edward Acworth, his book, inscription dated 1790; Ampleforth Abbey library, bookplate and ink stamp