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Hieronymus Christophorus
Rosenberger of Augsburg. original: "Augustanus." This Latin term indicates that Hieronymus was a resident or citizen of Augsburg, a city famous for its wealthy merchant families and role in the Reformation.
Marquardus Rosenberger of Augsburg
In the year 1624. original: "Ao 1624," an abbreviation for "Anno 1624."
Loheman Bastilla These appear to be additional signatures or names, possibly related to later owners or family members.
To God alone the glory original: "Gott allein die Ehr." This is a common Protestant motto (Soli Deo Gloria) emphasizing that worship should be directed to God rather than humans or institutions.
No longer to any saint original: "sonst keim heiligen Mehr." This rhyming German couplet reflects the religious shifts of the 17th century, specifically the Lutheran rejection of the "cult of saints" in favor of direct devotion to God.
Good fortune and salvation...?
To the right of the main text, there are faint, sketchy ink drawings or doodles, which appear to be abstract shapes or possibly a rough figure. Below the main text, there is a heavy horizontal strike-through across a line of writing, with some ink blotching nearby.