Calvin, John. [THE INSTITUTION OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION]. London: Richarde Harrison, 1562. Folio (11.25" x 7.25"). [8], 502, [25] leaves, *wanting title (replaced by early ms title), one contents leaf, X8 (text leaf, provided in early ink ms), and leaf 3T3 (from the Table, at rear). N4 with chip removing some text which is repaired and replaced in early manuscript. Early full calf boards with scuffs/chips, rebacked, bookplate of Washington Cathedral Library to pastedown. A few leaves (primarily at front and rear) with inner margins repaired with old paper, final leaf remargined with loss of a few words, some early ink marginalia, contents are quite good overall with a few closed marginal tears and occasional soiling/staining. A few nagging imperfections but Very Good overall. ********************************** SCARCE. SECOND EDITION IN ENGLISH OF CALVIN'S MOST IMPORTANT AND INFLUENTIAL WORK OF PROTESTANT THEOLOGY.