1684 History of Great Britain England Westminster BANNED Gregorio Leti 4v RARE
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1684 History of Great Britain England Westminster BANNED Gregorio Leti 4v RARE
Gregorio Leti was a notable 17th-century Italian historian who is known for having each of his published works placed on the Prohibited Books Index. These works were mostly a satirical approach to the Catholic Church and included his perspective on the magistrates and rites of the Court of Rome and the Catholic Church.
One such work was Il Teatro Britannico, a collection of anecdotes on the history of Great Britain offering descriptions of wars, kings, cathedrals and churches, as well as an early description of Westminster Abbey!
Item number: #21234
Price: $950
LETI, Gregorio
Il teatro brittanico o vero historia della Grande Brettagna
Amsterdamo: Abramo Wolfgang, 1684. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes (of 5)
Vol. I – [24], 672, [22]
Vol. III – [8], 552, [24]
Vol. IV – [8], 552, [24]
Vol. V – [8], 600, [20]
Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Sinclair
Likely Henry St. Clair, 11th Lord Sinclair (1660–1723). Motto: FIDE SED PUGNA
Language: Italian
Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
Size: ~6.25in X 4.25in (15.5cm x 10.5cm)
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Gregorio Leti was a notable 17th-century Italian historian who is known for having each of his published works placed on the Prohibited Books Index. These works were mostly a satirical approach to the Catholic Church and included his perspective on the magistrates and rites of the Court of Rome and the Catholic Church.
One such work was Il Teatro Britannico, a collection of anecdotes on the history of Great Britain offering descriptions of wars, kings, cathedrals and churches, as well as an early description of Westminster Abbey!
Item number: #21234
Price: $950
LETI, Gregorio
Il teatro brittanico o vero historia della Grande Brettagna
Amsterdamo: Abramo Wolfgang, 1684. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes (of 5)
Vol. I – [24], 672, [22]
Vol. III – [8], 552, [24]
Vol. IV – [8], 552, [24]
Vol. V – [8], 600, [20]
Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Sinclair
Likely Henry St. Clair, 11th Lord Sinclair (1660–1723). Motto: FIDE SED PUGNA
Language: Italian
Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
Size: ~6.25in X 4.25in (15.5cm x 10.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
21234
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1684 History of Great Britain England Westminster BANNED Gregorio Leti 4v RARE
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