1566 – Works of Martin Luther | Protestant Reformation Commentary | Vellum Folio

Martin Luther is one of the most iconic and well-recognized figures of the Protestant Reformation. His theological teachings which rejected many of the Roman Catholic Church’s doctrines were polarizing in the development of Renaissance Protestantism.

This fifth volume from the 1566 third edition includes, most notably, Luther’s commentary on the Gospel of Matthew and his “On the Keys”; various sermons.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Der fünffte Teil aller Bücher vnnd Schrifften des thewren, seligen Mans Gottes Doct. Mart. Lutheri
• Author(s): Martin Luther
• Contributor(s): Nicolaus von Amsdorff (Editor); Timotheus Kirchner (Editor)
• Publisher: Gedruckt zu Jhena, durch Thomas Rhebarts Erben
• Edition: Third Edition. 1566
• Binding: Contemporary vellum
• Format: Folio (single volume)
• Size:  12.75 in x 8.25 in x 3.5 in (33 cm x 21 cm x 9 cm)
• Collation: [1], 536 leaves, [1]
• Illustrations: Title page vignette and 1 full-page engraving
• Contents Include:
  • Sermons
  • Commentary on Book of Matthew
  • On the Keys
• Reference(s): USTC 633322

Condition:

Very Good. Contemporary vellum binding remains tight and secure with expected toning. Corners show light rubbing. Brass clasps are present and one is functional. Text block complete.

Why Collect This?

• Huge folio in original vellum binding with functioning clasps

Item Number: #50299