1561 – Works of Pope Leo I | Famous Tome to Flavian & Manichaean Heresy

The works of Pope Leo I, edited by Laurentius Surius, was published in 1561. This collection of works is one of the foundational works of Roman Catholic theology and doctrine. These 5^th-century letters and writings include the famous Tome to Flavian, correspondence on the Manichaean heresy, decrees from the Council of Chalcedon, as well as countless other letters and treatises. Note the original full-vellum binding for this impressive folio.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: D. Leonis eius nominis I. Romani Pontificis, ob excellentem eruditionem et insignem vitae sanctimoniam, iam olim Magni cognomen obtinentis, Opera, quæ quidem haberi potuerunt, omnia
• Author(s): Pope Leo I
• Contributor(s): Laurentius Surius (Editor)
• Publisher: Coloniae Agrippinae, Apud Ioannem Birckmannum Iuniorem
• Edition: First collected edition, 1561
• Binding: Vellum
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Size:  12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
• Collation: [8], 194 leaves
• Contents Include:
  • Life of Pope Leo I
  • Letters against Manichaean heresy
  • Tome to Flavian
  • Decrees of the Council of Chalcedon
  • Doctrinal texts on the Faith of the Roman Church
• Reference(s): USTC 626486

Condition:

Good. Bound in contemporary vellum with partial loss at spine and light staining on covers. Title page exhibits a large, dark stain but text remains complete. Interior shows consistent age toning with structurally sound leaves. Binding tight and intact.

Why Collect This?

• Early complete printing of Pope Leo I’s works
• Features the “Tome to Flavian” and anti-heretical letters
• Original vellum folio

Item Number: # 29796