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The Federal Gazette and Philadelphia Evening Post, Wednesday, 18th February, 1789. Philadelphia: Andrew Brown, 1789. 4to (28.4 cm, 11.2"). [4] pp.
$300.00
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No. CXXI of this daily newspaper, of interest not only for its
general content but for the numerous advertisements, which include a proposal
for
the
first American printing of a Catholic Bible (Carey's “Doway
Translation”), a notice of a runaway apprentice boy (18 years old), and
the hopeful posting of “A young married Woman, with a good breast of milk”
who would like to take a child to nurse.
Also reported/canvassed are hot religious disputes at the University of
Pennsylvania and “Carlisle” (Dickinson), with reference to (literal)
iconoclasm at Cambridge colleges under the Protectorate ; a double execution
in New-York; and minutes of the General Assembly (including a petition from
residents of Germantown protesting “enormous” taxes, “an
act to prevent the importation of convicts within this common wealth,”
and several items having to do with insolvent debtors.
Unbound, as issued; edges tattered, pages creased, age-toned
and foxed, with tears along one fold and scattered small holes, with loss
of a few letters or words not affecting general sense. Two pages with large,
early inked notations over text. (24658)
Florencia, Francisco de. La estrella del norte de Mexico, aparecida al rayar el dia de la luz evangelica en este Nuevo Mundo, en la cumbre del cerro de Tepeyac, orilla del mar Tezcucano. Barcelona: en la imprenta de Antonio Velazquez, 1741. 4to. [4 of 10] ff., 260, [2] ff. (lacking title and 5 leaves of preliminary matter).
$675.00
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This major history of the Virgin of Guadalupe, from her first appearance
through circa 1680, first appeared in Mexico in 1688, this being only the second
edition, overall, and the first printed in Spain. It is from the pen of a noted
Jesuit author who has the distinction of being one of the earliest known Florida-born
authors.
In addition to recounting the Juan Diego story, Florencia examines the reliability
of published accounts relating to the Virgin, discusses alleged later appearances,
epitomizes the character of Juan Diego, and canvasses many other aspects of
the Guadalupe legend. He also proposes the context for a novena in her honor.
European Americana 741/85; Palau 92342 (the reported
1714 edition is a ghost, there having been a typographical error of 1714 for
1741 in the Robredo catalogue); DeBacker-Sommervogel, III, 796–97; Sabin
24807; Grajales & Burrus 141 (erroneously giving place of printing as
Mexico!). Contemporary limp vellum, lacking ties; text block loose
in binding. Lacking title-page but a copy of the 1785 title-supplied instead;
title tattered, soiled and loose. Lacks also the first five preliminary leaves,
and a heavily dog-eared copy. Some old pen trials here and there in blank
areas. Definitely one for a“busted bibliophile.” (24393)

One for
Franciscan Novices
Franciscans. Cartilla, y doctrina espiritual, para la crianza, y educacion de los novicios, que tomaren el habito de la orden de n.p. S. Francisco. Mexico: Imp. de D. Felipe de Zuñiga y Ontiveros, 1775. 12mo (14.7 cm; 5.75"). [3] ff., 118 pp.
$950.00
Second edition of this primer based on the doctrines of St. Bonaventure, but adapted to the practices of the Franciscan Order — here specifically set forth for novices. The first edition appeared in Mexico in 1721.
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A scarce work, having been printed in a limited number of copies for the very limited-sized audience of Franciscan novices.
Medina, Mexico, 5761. Contemporary limp vellum. Very clean and crisp. A truly excellent copy. (22204)
Franciscans.
Satisfacion [sic] por la religion de S. Francisco al manifiesto
que se ha publicado, ocultando su nombre el autor. [Madrid, ca. 1671?]. 30, [1
(blank)] ff.
$500.00

Uncommon document concerning an anonymous “manifiesto”
attacking the Franciscans and their stand vis-a-vis independence of royal authority
in Spain and the Americas.
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Not in Palau; not in Medina, BHA. Removed from a nonce
volume. Title-page with shadow of pencilled numeral in upper margin; one leaf
with institutional pressure stamp. Most leaves with old damage to outer margins,
repaired of old in most instances, with loss of some words or letters from
a number of shouldernotes; a few instances of early inked bracketing.
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Surprising Content — Capuchins in Tibet
Surprising Frontispiece — Uncalled for, Signed, & Au Sanguine
Francisco, de Ajofrín, fray. Carta familiar de un sacerdote, respuesta a un colegial amigo suyo, en que le dà cuenta de la admirable conquista espiritual del vasto imperio del gran Thibèt, y la mission que los padres Capuchinos tienen alli, con sus singulares progressos hasta el present. Dase tambien una noticia succinta de la fundacion de esta penitente seraphica familia; de los santos que la ilustran, cardenales, arzobispos; de su observancia, y austeridad, missiones que tiene en todo orbe, provincias, conventos, y religiosos en que se halla propagada, con orras noticias historico-eclesiasticas. Mexico: En la imprenta de la Bibliotheca Mexicana , 1765. Small 4to. Frontis., [2] ff., 48 pp.
$6500.00
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A remarkable book, demonstrating how small the world had already become in the 18th century. Mexico in 1765 seems an unlikely place for a discussion of Tibetan missions, but here is an elaborate report on the Capuchin missions in Tibet, published half way around the world in Mexico. It is possible that these reports came across the Pacific, or equally, that they came via Europe. In any case, a most exotic combination of topic and imprint.
A special issue copy: Present here is an uncalled-for frontispiece. It is of four Capuchin martyrs, is signed by the artist Navarro, is engraved on copper, and is printed au sanguine -- the color reserved for only the most special copies of 18th-century books. This frontispiece is not called for by Medina
and is not present in any of the copies reported as held in the U.S.
Medina, Mexico, 4991; Palau 45600; Sabin 11098; Maggs, Bibliotheca Asiatica, 611. Full antique calf, spine gilt, leather label. Slight worming to late leaves, repaired with tape in an inoffensive fashion. Quite a good copy. (12725)
François de Sales, St. Verdaderos entretenimientos del glorioso señor San Francisco de Sales.... Madrid: Por Andres Ortega a costa de Bartholome Ulloa, 1768. 4to (20.8 cm, 8.125"). [14] ff., 350 pp., [1 (blank)] f.
$500.00

Here translated into Spanish by Francisco de Cubillas Donyague, the Spiritual Conferences of St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622), bishop of Geneva, were written as addresses to the Sisters of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin, an order founded by St. Jane Frances de Chantal with his assistance. They cover the virtues to be practiced in the religious life and have been valued by both laity and religious for their common sense, sensitivity, and insight. Also included in this edition are an essay on preaching well, a funeral sermon, and a few shorter works by the saint. The first Spanish edition was issued in 1667. This edition is rare, only one copy being traced via NUC Pre-1956, OCLC, and RLIN.
Palau 290780. Recent quarter red morocco over red cloth, spine gilt extra, red marbled endpapers, and top edge red. Clean, attractive interior.
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