A Short History of Monastical Orders: In Which the Primitive Institution of Monks, Their Tempers, Habits, Rules, and the Condition They Are in at Present, Are Treated Of
Gabriel d Emillianne; Anthony Gavin
Published by S. Roycroft, for Rob. Clavell, 1693
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Printed in 1693 by S. Roycroft for Rob. Clavell, this early English edition of A Short History of Monastical Orders appeared under the name Gabriel d Emillianne, used by Anthony Gavin. The book discusses the religious orders of Catholic Europe, including Dominicans, Franciscans, Capuchins, Jesuits, Benedictines, and various female orders. It also includes commentary on military-religious groups such as the Knights of Rhodes, Malta, Templars, and Teutonic Knights. Gavin, a Protestant convert, was known for critical writings about Catholic institutions. This edition is bound in modern leather over marbled boards, with gilt title and date to the spine. The format is duodecimo, measuring 7 x 4.5 inches. The book collates [40], 310 pages, though the final leaf is missing. Condition: Very Good. Structurally sound with tight binding and light wear. Text is complete except for the final leaf. No illustrations. Edition: First English edition. References: OCLC 8863874. Item Number (SKU): #28981. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Seller Inventory # 28981
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Title: A Short History of Monastical Orders: In ...
Publisher: S. Roycroft, for Rob. Clavell
Publication Date: 1693
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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A Short History of Monastical Orders, in which the Primitive Institution of Monks, their Tempers, Habits, Rules and the Condition they are in at Present, are Treated of.
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London W Bentley, 1693
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Seller: Quagga Books ABA ; ILAB, Cape Town, South Africa
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Condition: Fair to good. Light scattered foxing. Edge-wear to boards. Decorative spine with gilding. Browning to all edges and rear end papers. Seller Inventory # 300443
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A Short History of Monastical Orders in Which the Primitive Institution of Monks Their Tempers, Habits, Rules and the Condition they are in at Present are Treated of
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S. Roycroft, 1693
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Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. S. Roycroft for Rob. Clavell; London, 1693. Hardcover. Rebound. A Good, book is rebound in newer brown cloth, original spine laid on, original spine is brittle and cracking, some rubbing along board and spine edges, original text block is firm, newer endpapers and pastedowns, couple of small soiled specks bottom front board, age toning to pages, top text block edge dusty, specked text block edges, previous owner bookplate front free endpaper, cracked rear hinge, some waving along page edges, without Dust wrapper. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 312pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # 111111112752
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A Short History of Monastical Orders, in Which the Primitive Institution of Monks, Their Tempers,habits, Rules, and the Condition They are in at Present, are Treated of
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W. Bentley, London, 1693
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First Edition
Seller: John R. Sanderson, Bookseller, Stockbridge, MA, U.S.A.
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Modern Boards. Condition: Good. First Edition. Imprimateur leaf repaired. Text a little browned. Seller Inventory # 005733
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A Short History of Monastical Orders, in which the Primitive Institution of Monks, their Tempers, Habits, Rules and the Condition they are in at Present, are Treated of
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Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley, London, 1693
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First Edition
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: fair. First edition. 12mo. 32,312pp. Original calf. Raised bands. Top and bottom part of spine crudely repaired with cello-tape. Scuffing, rubbing and some staining to boards and spine. Wear to edges and corners. Pencil writing to front endpapers. Signature of previous owner on title page. Minor age browning to pages not affecting text. According to Cushing, Querard, Halkett and Laing, Gabriel d'Emilliane is the pseudonym of Antonio Gavin (Gauin). D'Emillianne was born in Spain, became a secular priest in the Church of Rome and in 1715 was appointed minister of the church of England. Binding in fair, interior in good condition. Seller Inventory # 14396
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