17th Century Book, True History of the Council of Trent 1673 by P. S Pallavicino
Title: Vera Concilii Tridentini Historio: Contra Falsam Petri Suavis Polani NarratioemAuthor: Pietro Sforza PallavicinoDate Published: 1673Publisher: AntverplaeCondition details: This lovely book set the standard on the history of the Council of Trent for 150 years. The author was an Italian cardinal, philosopher, theorist, and historian. This book is bound in full leather with five raised bands on the spine. It has a full page woodcut illustration of an eagle fighting a snake. There is a previous owner's inscription inside. It has rubbing to all of the edges and corners. There is crack in the front cover but it is still attached. Pages 202-203 are missing. The last leaf of book three is torn but does not affect its text. This is a gorgeous copy of this very important book in religious history.Location: Shop Floor