De iusta reipub. Christianae in rrges [sic] impios et haereticos authoritate: ...
Rainolds, William.
Fletcher, Andrew,1655-1716,former owner.StEdNL
Beaton, James,1517-1603,former owner.StEdNL
Parisiis, apud Guilielmum Bichonium, ...
1590
Anonymous author: William Rainolds
Manuscript ink inscription at the head of the recto of front free endpaper "+Ego dixi deus es tu In manibus tuis sortes mea" in a formal, contemporary or near comtemporary hand. Another inscription on the back pastedown "AFletcher".
Armorial stamp of James Beaton, Bishop of Glasgow, dated 1552, in gilt on both covers. Motto:  Ferendum ut vincas. Legend:  Iacobus Abetoun Archiepiscopus Glasguensis 1576. Badge: At the foot of the staff a salmon holding a ring in its mouth (See of Glasgow).  Arms: Quarterly 1 & 4. A fess between three mascles (Beaton) 2 & 3. On a chevron an otter's head erased (Balfour). Quarterings:  1 & 4. A fess between three mascles (Beaton) 2 & 3. On a chevron an otter's head erased (Balfour).
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