OF THE FIRST?

HISTORIES?

of the Christian Church?
and with which, in the first?
times of the world and after the ascension?
of our Savior Jesus Christ, through?
the holy Apostles were spread?
who through the light of the Gospel?
and with constant faith?
even in martyrdom and death?
were converted to the truth?
and have remained in the word of God?

Published for the second time?
and diligently revised?

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A large, elaborate calligraphic flourish, possibly an ornamental initial or a decorative header element, is located at the top right of the main text block.

A tall, narrow engraving on the right-hand margin depicts a standing figure in long robes, possibly a biblical or allegorical figure, holding an object like a book or a palm branch. The image is quite faded.

A circular institutional library stamp in the bottom right corner is partially obscured and illegible.