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Saturday, 18 October 2025

Rubricated leaf from Antoninus Florentinus’ “Summa Sacrae Theologiae”, c.1478

An extraordinarily rare, large, and beautifully rubricated incunable leaf, published between 1477 and 1479 in Nuremberg by the renowned printer and godfather of Albrecht Dürer, Anton Koberger (c. 1440/45–1513). This exceptional leaf comes from the first edition of Antoninus Florentinus’ (1389–1459) seminal work, “Summa Sacrae Theologiae—a cornerstone of moral theology.

Details:

  • Letterpress text on laid paper of imperial folio size
  • Printed on both recto and verso
  • Rich rubricated capitals, attributed to an unidentified Nuremberg artist
  • Complete with full margins, as originally issued
  • Size: 48.5 x 33 cm (sheet)

For reference, explore six pages from this document on Archive.org: https://archive.org/details/images_KG02_46.
And see the publication’s description as featured by Christie’s Auctions: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/books-manuscripts-photographs-middle-ages-moon/antoninus-florentinus-1389-1459-19/116504

Condition:
A superb impression with unfaded rubricated embellishments. The leaf is in excellent condition for its age and size—free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains. Light age-toning is visible along the edges.

Price: AU$386 (approx. US$250.86 / €215.24 / £186.85), including worldwide express shipping.
Please note: Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in this rare glimpse into 15th-century Nuremberg scholarly life, don’t hesitate to contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com). I’m happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.

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