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Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books

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Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books. 1.) Sermoni Per Tutte Le Domeniche Dell' Anno (Sermons for all the Sundays in a Year) by Monsignore Alfonso Maria De Liguori. Naples, Stamperia Abbazian, 1793. Vellum soft cover with Italian text. 308 pp. 2/3.) Tertullianus Praedicans, et Supra Quamlibet Material Omnibus Anni (Every matter for preaching on Sundays) by R.P. Michael Vivien in two volumes. New York: 1707. Vellum soft cover with latin text. 438 pp. and 448 pp. The books in two volumes have what seem to be the parish priest's name hand written on the head, tail and fore edge which is Sandi Francisco. The hand written words ''Cilento'' and ''Silenti'' also appear. They also have bible verse references next to columns of the text. The Italian book measures 1.25''D x 7.5''W x 9.5''H and the Latin books measures 1.25''D x 6.75'W' x 9.25''H. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Alfonso Maria De Liguori (Author),Vivien, R.P. Michael (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1707/1793
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. books have foxing, losses, soiling.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU260519474483

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