[Rarebooks] FS: "Summa Theologica"

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(INCUNABULA) Thomas Aquinas, Saint. SUMMA THEOLOGICAE. PRIMA PARS.
(Venice: Johannes Rubeus Vercellensis. Dec. 20th 1497). Folio.
(12),131(of 132) leaves. Double column text. Lacking the final blank.
18th century calf over boards, spine rebacked with portions of old
backstrip laid down. Boards rubbed. Some light soiling of
text.   $5,500.00 (trade discount allowed)
The SUMMA THEOLOGICA is the work which immortalized St. Thomas. It is a
complete exposition of Christian theology and philosophy, divided into
3 separate parts (and part 2 is further divided into 2 distinct parts).
Part 1 contains 3 tracts; on those things which pertain to the essence
of God; on the distinction of persons in God (i.e. the mystery of the
Trinity); and on the production of creatures by God and on the
creatures produced. H 1446. Goff T202. Polain 3747. ISTC lists 4
American holdings (Newberry, Union Theological, L.C. and Hamilton
College). This is the deaccessioned Hamilton copy. Not in the British
Library.