Enchiridion locorum communium adversus Lutherum, & alios hostes ecclesiae - 1546
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Johann Eck’s Enchiridion locorum communium adversus Lutherum, & alios hostes ecclesiae, Latin, 16th‑century pocket edition published by Jean Ruelle (Apud Ioannem Ruellium, on Rue Saint‑Jacques), 456 pages, size 11 by 8 cm, in Mau condition with front cover missing and water stains.
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Pocket size (in-16 / Sedecimo) — a rare, highly sought-after 16th-century "traveling" format.
This work is a cornerstone of Counter-Reformation theology, authored by Johann Eck—Martin Luther’s most formidable, fierce, and intellectually brilliant opponent. It was Eck who instigated the papal bull excommunicating Luther. This volume represents the very quintessence of 16th-century theological polemics.
A "Hidden Treasure" in the Binding (Manuscript Waste): As clearly show at photo, a parchment fragment of a 15th-century (or earlier) Gothic manuscript with two-color (red and blue) initials and hand-rubrication was used to reinforce the spine and inner boards.
The use of early medieval manuscripts as binding waste is a rare and prestigious marker of authenticity, making this an "artifact within an artifact"—a feature highly prized by elite bibliophiles.
Early 16th-century editions of Johann Eck’s works—especially Parisian printings issued shortly after his death in 1543—appear on the international market with increasing rarity. The presence of a vibrant, earlier medieval manuscript fragment embedded in the binding elevates this specific copy from a standard antiquarian book to a unique museum-grade artifact.
P. S. Missing front cover. Requires professional restoration. Water stains present.
Pocket size (in-16 / Sedecimo) — a rare, highly sought-after 16th-century "traveling" format.
This work is a cornerstone of Counter-Reformation theology, authored by Johann Eck—Martin Luther’s most formidable, fierce, and intellectually brilliant opponent. It was Eck who instigated the papal bull excommunicating Luther. This volume represents the very quintessence of 16th-century theological polemics.
A "Hidden Treasure" in the Binding (Manuscript Waste): As clearly show at photo, a parchment fragment of a 15th-century (or earlier) Gothic manuscript with two-color (red and blue) initials and hand-rubrication was used to reinforce the spine and inner boards.
The use of early medieval manuscripts as binding waste is a rare and prestigious marker of authenticity, making this an "artifact within an artifact"—a feature highly prized by elite bibliophiles.
Early 16th-century editions of Johann Eck’s works—especially Parisian printings issued shortly after his death in 1543—appear on the international market with increasing rarity. The presence of a vibrant, earlier medieval manuscript fragment embedded in the binding elevates this specific copy from a standard antiquarian book to a unique museum-grade artifact.
P. S. Missing front cover. Requires professional restoration. Water stains present.
Details
Number of books
1
Book title
Enchiridion locorum communium adversus Lutherum, & alios hostes ecclesiae
Condition
Poor
Publication year oldest item
1546
Height
11 cm
Width
8 cm
Language
Latin
Publisher
Jean Ruelle (Apud Ioannem Ruellium, on Rue Saint-Jacques)
Number of pages
456
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