Vonn der Freyheyt eyniß Christennmenschen

by Martin Luther

$20,000 · Offered by Liber Antiquus

First edition

SECOND PRINTING by the original publisher. The first edition appeared in 1520 and was followed by numerous printings in other cities by other publishers. With a historiated woodcut border from the workshop of Lucas Cranach featuring cherubs lounging about the thistles, dressed as musicians, soldiers, and one with a cardinal’s hat. A crisp copy with broad margins, annotated throughout by a contemporary reader. Bound in modern boards binding

• Printing: later

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