1. Familiarium colloquiorum formulae... Strasburg: Johannes Knoblouchum & Paul Getz, October 1522. Adams E5250; VD16 E2340.

2. Index Aurel. 161.970. Parabolarum seu Similium liber elegantissiums. Strasburg: Joannes Knoblouchum, 4 September 1521. VD16 E3248; Index Aurel. 161.866

3. Enchiridion Militis Christiani. Mainz: Joannes Schoeffer, 1 December 1522. Adams E648; VD16 E2764; Index Aurel. 161.956

4. Collectanea Adagiorum veterum. Strasburg: Aedibus Scheurerianis, June 1521. VD16 E1928; Index Aurel. 161.858

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5. Mosellanus, Petrus
Paedologia...Protegensis In puerorum usum conscripta et aucta... Strasburg: Johannes Knoblouchum, 1521. VD16 S2149, VD16 H1162

Together, five works in one volume. 8vo. Illustrated with historiated woodcut borders to first three titles, and a2r in first title, as well as woodcut initials. Contemporary paneled alum tawed pigskin, rebacked to style, a few small wormholes to covers, lacking clasps, covers a bit worn; light marginal toning; scattered worm holes to a few leaves; first title soiled with some spotting; a2v old library sticker partially covering letters on a2v; in folding case. Provenance: contemporary marginalia and underlining throughout; Benzinger Bros. (bookseller's label); small institutional stamps on a few leaves.

Erasmus's Familiarum Colloquiorum was a widely read and influential collection of Latin dialogues first published in 1518. Created as a language textbook for students, it quickly evolved into a social commentary. Controversial due to its satirical tone and perceived challenges to the Church, the Colloquies was placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum in 1564.