Author: RANBECK, AEGIDIUS; CAROLOMANNO VIERHOLZ
Title: Heiliges Benedictiner-Jahr, Das Ist: Kurtze Lebens-Beschreibung Drey Hundert Fünff Und Sechtzig Heiligen, Aus Dem Orden deß Ertz-Vatters Benedicti. In Das Teutsche übersetzt. Von R.P. Carolomanno Vierholz. Teil 4 (Von 4).
Description: Augsburg: Daniel Walder, 1710. 1st Edition. First Printing. Vellum. Illustrated by after Jonas Umbach. Contemporary vellum, spine in five compartments separated by raised bands. Profusely illustrated with 93 full-page enfravings (one for each day plus a frontispiece). This is volume 4 (of 4) of the Holy Benedictine Year series, published in Augsburg in 1710. The four volumes include an engraving and brief descriptions of life of three hundred and sixty-five saints, from the order of H. Ertz-Vatters Benedicti. Each volume includes three months of the year; this volume includes October, November, and December. The volume is in only fair condition, clearly having been much used. There are several internal tape repairs, some old damp stains, generally not affecting the copper-plates, most of which are in very good to near fine condition, although several are torn or stained. The spine and covers are much worn, but holding. FAIR. Copper Plates. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Fair with no dust jacket .

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