Philonis Iudaei, scriptoris eloquentissimi, ac Philosophi summi, lucubrationes omnes quotquot haberi potuerunt…, works of Philo of Alexandria. Lyons, France: Antonius Vincentius, 1555. Latin.

Comprehensive Latin edition of the works of the Jewish-Hellenistic philosopher Philo of Alexandria, translated from Greek by Czech humanist Sigmund Gelen (1497-1554). Comprises 43 works by Philo, with illustrated initial panels at beginning of each work (woodcut); four introductions at beginning of volume.

[8], 870, 58 pages. 17 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and light wear. Marginal open tears to a few leaves, not affecting text. Ownership inscriptions on title page. Marginal notations, inscriptions and additions in an early hand to many leaves. Bookplate. Old parchment binding, somewhat worn and stained.