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Friday, 23 January 2026

Rubricated leaf from Antoninus Florentinus’ “Summa Sacrae Theologiae”, circa 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 originates from the first edition of Antoninus Florentinus’ (1389–1459) seminal work, Summa Sacrae Theologiae—a cornerstone of moral theology.

Technical Details & Condition:

Letterpress text on laid paper of imperial folio size with full margins, as originally issued. The leaf is printed on both recto and verso, featuring rich unfaded rubricated embellishments attributed to an unidentified Nuremberg artist. The letterpress text is crisp and nearly faultless. The leaf is in excellent condition, with only minor age toning to the edges.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 48.3 x 32.6 cm

References:

• Archive.org offers an online view of six other pages from Antoninus Florentinus’ Summa Sacrae Theologiae: https://archive.org/details/images_KG02_46
• Christie’s Auctions describes this publication: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/books-manuscripts-photographs-middle-ages-moon/antoninus-florentinus-1389-1459-19/116504
• See my previous listing of a different page from the same publication: https://www.printsandprinciples.com/2025/10/rubricated-leaf-from-antoninus.html

Price & Shipping:

AU$386 (approx. US$266.28 / €225.22 / £195.14), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes 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 at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’m happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.

This print has been sold