Lot 156
Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII Primum, Nunc Denuo Urbani Viii Auctoritate Recognitum…Pars Prima, Parisiis, Impensis Societatis Typographicae Librorum Officij Ecclesiastici, Iussu Regis Constituta. MDCLXIIII (1664). Large folio, 15½ inches tall, 10¼ inches wide, 2 inches thick. Original leather binding is well worn; spine replaced. A liturgical book which contains the rites for the performance of episcopal functions conducted by the bishops. Beautiful title page; black and red text has many ornate initials and woodcuts depicting church rites and numerous pages of gregorian music. Two previous owners names on inside cover. Light soiling to end pages; faint dampstain at top of half title and title pages; light toning throughout.
Estimated Value $300 - 400
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