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Crocus, Cornelius (1500-1550) Comoedia Sacra cui Titulus Joseph.
Paris: Christian Wechel, 1541.
Octavo, disbound, first published in 1536; Wechel's woodcut printer's device to title, final leaf blank but for the same device; with 17th century inscriptions to title, including signature of Francois Couteoux at top of title, other notes to verso of final leaf; some faint staining, otherwise good, 6 x 3 3/4 in.
This Christian play is based on the life of Joseph the Patriarch. Crocus was a Dutch schoolmaster and member of the Jesuit order. This is his only play.
