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Antverpiae: Apud hæredes Arnoldi Birckmanni, 1572. Original, not a reprint or e-book. Hardcover. Both volumes: White, decoratively-stamped vellum/boards. 8 raised bands on spine. Metal bracket closures (2) at fore edge side. No illus. but for decorative title pages. First "volume": 232 LEAVES; second "volume": 392 LEAVES + [109] pp. index. Heavy at 18 pounds and will require extra postage. Both volumes: binding solid but covers darkened and with faint library markings. Ex-libris Rev. Johannes Shanahan (most likely Bishop John Shanahan of the Harrisburg, PA Catholic Diocese, 1899-1916) on fep; old, unreadable ink inscription on ffep.; 1779 ownership notation on verso of ffep. various odd notations on end papers, title page.Vol. I: Irregular blackening to page tops/parts of edges (presumably for worm damage?, unless burnt in a fire); blackened areas very brittle, and pp. 152-155 have some areas of text covered by the black; old splatter stain on back cover (red wine?). Metal closures broken. Vol. II: Metal closures not broken, but book has expanded, so they don't close. Text still clean and pages mostly bright; binding solid. Item #157781
In Latin. Presumably the works of Pope Gregory. The first volume seems to contain expository writings on moral living, based upon the scriptures. The second volume includes homilies (sermons), more writings, antiphons, hymns, and two indices (one being the scriptures explained in brief.
OCLC: 724415321
Price: $1,750.00