Ain säligs newes jar. : Von der lieb gottes

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.Signatures: a-b6, c-g4, [a] unsigned, g4 blank, e3 unsigned, e4 signed "e3".Illustrative and Decorative Content: Woodcut on title page, initials throughout.Additional Details: Preface signed, "B.J.V.S. [Bruder Johann von Staupitz]"