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Nicolas De Lyra (c.1270-1340) was a French doctor of theology and teacher at the Sorbonne in Paris. His commentary on the Bible, Postilla litteralis, was the definitive biblical commentary from the late Middle Ages until the Reformation.
Martin Luther is claimed to have stated "Without Lyra we would understand neither the old or new testament."
Verso: Text in Latin printed in four sizes of a rounded gothic type on watermarked laid paper. Three coloured initials added by hand after the printing. Chapter and gloss headings marked in red. Capital letters touched in yellow. One manicule (pointing hand) and catchwords in the bottom margin. The text from Luke Chapter 12 is the central block of text and is surrounded by the gloss (commentary) of Nicolas de Lyra and others.
Recto: As Verso with two manicules.
Printer: Johann Froben and Johann Petry, Basel.
Date: December 1, 1498.
Content: The text is from Chapter 12 of Luke. The red 'M' begins Chapter 12:
Multis autem turbis circumstantibus ita ut se… Read More

32 page book on the renowned Victorian Goldfields town of Maldon. A4 size guide includes mine map, town map, copious historical and contemporary photos, chapters on the Aboriginal history of the area, Mining, Architecture and Gardens and more. List of well-known Maldon Family names. Price of $14.50 includes postage to anywhere in Australia. Overseas buyers pay postage at cost to their destination. Please contact us.