The Institutes of Justinian, Corpus Juris Civilis
Venice, 1560. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #1503081
A very rare 16th century printing of what is considered the first text book every published for first year law students. Lacks title page but appears otherwise complete. Contains publication information on last page identifying as being published in Venice Italy in 1560. The Institutes was part of the Corpus Juris Civilis, Roman/Byzantine Emperor Justinian's Sixth Century codification and reform of Roman law, but in particular this part, the Institutes, was intended as a textbooks for starting law students Very good in very early boards. First edition thus. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase.
Price: $1,500.00