Search Results: ss ecclesiae rituum divinorumque officiorum by philippo zazzera

Rome: Typographia Salomoniana, 1784. First edition. Leather. Good. 8" by 5.5". None. A very scarce first edition study on the rites of the Catholic Church, written in the original Latin. In Latin.A first edition of this very scarce work.Half-title is present.A fascinating exploration and succinct explanation of the rites and liturgies of the Catholic Church. The work focuses on the deuterocanonical texts of the Catholic Church, with a focus on their place amongst the canon of the Bible. Originally penned by an anonymous author in the 12th century, and edited with notes by Philip Zazzera.Monastic bookplate to the front paste down of St. Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate. In a half vellum binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Pencil to the front joint. Vellum is a little discoloured, as is usual. Rubbing to the boards. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Ink to the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound.… Read More