Historia von dem leben und wandel Ignatii Loiole
Subtitle: anfengers und stiffters der religion die Societet Iesv genannt
By: erstlich von Petro Ribadenera in Spanischer sprach beschriben. Nachmals durch Johannem Jolitum inn die Welsche, und ferner in unser hochteutsche sprach versetzet.
Contributors: Alber, Ferdinand.; Stoz, Theobald.; Ricasoli-Firidolfi, former owner.
Publisher: durch David Sartorium
Published: 1590
Place of publication: Getruckt zu Ingolstadt
Language: ger
Number of pages: 563
Subjects: Ignatius, -- of Loyola, Saint, -- 1491-1556 -- Biography. -- Early works to 1800.; Jesuits -- Spain. -- Biography -- Early works to 1800.; Jesuits -- History. -- Early works to 1800.; Christian saints -- Spain -- Biography -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Biography.; Early works to 1800.; Biography
Work titles: Vita Ignatii Loiolae.
Notes: Signatures: a-d⁴ e² A-Zz⁴ AA⁴ BB² (BB2v blank)

T.p. with ornamental border and device; initials, head and tail pieces.

The dedication, dated Munich, March 25, 1590, signed: "Ferdinand Alber / der Societet Iesv Provincial inn Ober Teutschland."

Backer-Sommervogel lists this ed. under Alber, but attributes the translation to Theobald Stoz. Cf. Backer-Sommervogel, t. 6, col. 1728 and t. 7, col. 1604, no. 1, as well as the listing cited below.

Includes bibliographical references.

Backer-Sommervogel, t. 1, col. 119, no. 3.

Burns Library copy: bookplate: Riens sans peine. Ricasoli Firidolfi; unidentified coat of arms stamped on verso of t.p.

Burns Library copy bound in leather over boards with bevelled edges and clasps. Jesuit device gold-stamped on front cover; back cover stamped with Mary and Jesus vignette; ruled ornamental border on front and back covers. Title and author of the book written in Italian on t.p.

c.1: 00/01 0483.