The History of the Inquisition as it Has Subsisted in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Venice, Sicily, Sardinia, Milan, Poland, Flanders, &c . Description of Secret Prisons, Modes of Torture, Style of Accusation, Trial, &c. . [EXTRA ILLUSTRATED]

Title Continues: "Abridged from the Elaborate Work of Philip Limborch, Professor of Divinity at Amsterdam. Introduced by an Historical Survey of the Christin Church, And illustrated by Extracts from various Writers, and original Manuscript. Interesting Particulars of Persons Who Have Suffered the Terrors of that Dark and Sanguinary Tribunal, and Political Reflections on its Revival in Spain, By the Decree of Ferdinand VII." 8vo. Pp. xvi, 542. Extra illustrated with relevant engravings from various sources, frontispiece + 72 plates (1 hand-coloured), all inserted at appropriate spots. Bound by Bayntun in half navy-blue morocco and cloth, 5 raised bands, gilt panelled spine, all edges gilt. Very light rubbing to a couple of spots but overall a lovely copy.