Bibliotheca hagiographica latina antiquae et mediae aetatis, A-I (Vol. 1); K-Z (Vol. 2). 2-vol. set (Complete)
Bruxellis (Brussels): Socii Bollandiani, 1898-1899 (Vol. 1); 1900-1901 (Vol. 2). First edition. Hardcover. Quarto (9 3/4 x 6 1/4"). xxxv, [1], 687, [1]pp (Vol. 1); [688]-1304pp (Vol. 2). Modern grey cloth, with gold lettering to spines.
Edited by the Bollandist Society. this first edition of the "Bibliotheca hagiographica latina" is an exhaustive catalogue of Latin hagiographic materials, including ancient literary works on the saints' lives, the translations of their relics, and their miracles, arranged alphabetically by saint. The listings include manuscripts, incipits, and printed editions.
Ex-library copy, with sticker at upper front joints and tail of spines; bookplate on inside of each front cover, printed notice at rear, and stamp at top and bottom paper edges. Bindings and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Item #46750
Price: $150.00