Corpus Iuris Civilis Digestum Vetus, Novum, Pandectarum: Justinian Codex
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In the Latin language. By Justinian I The Great
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Lot of three volumes of the Justinian Codex.
Lyon printing of the capital book about the Roman Law. The Code of Justinian (Codex Justinianus) is a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis, the codification of Roman law ordered early in the 6th century CE by Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor. During his reign two parts were compiled, the Digestum and the Institutes. Posthumously the works named Novellae Constitutiones were compiled and are also considered a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis. Publisher not identified.
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Lyon, 1562.
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Pp.: [8] leaves; 1838, [1], [31] leaves
Pp.: [8] leaves; 1742; [14] leaves
Pp.: [28] leaves; 2019
Size: 42 x 28 (first two volumes); 36 x 22 cm (third volume)
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Binding: Original vellum binding. Wormholes, vellum on all panels damaged, sections missing with tears. Vellum cracked in a few places, requiring restoration. Please see the photos for more details.
Condition: Wormholes within the text block. Minor stains due to moisture within the text block. Signs of aging, occasional moisture stains, text legibility not affected.
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