Mammotrectus Super Bibliam by Johannes Marchesinus

Alternative Title

Catalogue 8

Creator

Johannes Marchesinus

Files

Publisher

Franciscus de Heilbronn and Petrus de Bartua

Publication Date

1478

Abstract

This text, printed in 1478, originates from the shop of Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn and Petrus de Bartua. As a manual for clergy members, the Mammotrectus super Bibliam, (literally the "nourisher of the Bible") contains etymological explanations of complex words used in the Bible and liturgical services. It also includes descriptions of the canonical hours and various feast days of the church year.

Decoration

Two columns of black text on each page, reoccurring 6-line red initials and red paragraph marks throughout.

Binding

Non-contemporary binding in white morocco with gold lettering on spine, "Mammotrectus / Venetiis / 1478"

Provenance

Bookplate in front cover: "Abel E. Berland." Purchased from John F. Fleming, Inc. on April 16, 1985. Re-purchased from Christie's in 2001.

Keywords

Incunabula

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

Venice (Italy)

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00219-book2_A

Recommended Citation

Marchesinus, Johannes, "Mammotrectus Super Bibliam by Johannes Marchesinus" (1478). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 176.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/176