first edition Woodcut arms of the Archbishop of Mainz on verso of title page, full-page woodcut of the four evangelists on verso of l. 243. [4
1558 · Meyntz [Mainz]
by (Gospel Harmony) Wildt, Johan [pseud. J. Ferus]
Meyntz [Mainz]: Frantzciscus Behem, 1558. First German edition. Woodcut arms of the Archbishop of Mainz on verso of title page, full-page woodcut of the four evangelists on verso of l. 243. [4], 243 [really 242] ff. Folio. Contemporary panel-stamped pig, catches (lacking clasps), ffep renewed, title page soiled and worn with some small repairs. First German edition. Woodcut arms of the Archbishop of Mainz on verso of title page, full-page woodcut of the four evangelists on verso of l. 243. [4], 243 [really 242] ff. Folio. Wildt (1497 -1554) was a German Franciscan commentator and preacher. His tremendous learning and eloquent preaching style were partly responsible for Mainz remaining Catholic through the Reformation. The present work is Wildt's attempt at a Gospel Harmony. Not in Adams. OCLC: 67535318
(Inventory #: 254314)