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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Folio. Complete with the primary biographical dictionary, the full separate section header, text for the "Syllabus Fratrum Minorum" (Franciscan Martyrs), and the scarce concluding "Errata / Corrige" leaf detailing historic 17th-century martyrdoms in Albania. This deluxe copy is printed on thick, heavyweight, individual sheets that remain completely uncut and uncropped, perfectly preserving the wide margins and raw deckle edges exactly as they left the 19th-century press [Image]. Laid-in is a highly compelling, beautifully preserved original 19th-century handwritten manuscript letter dated April 12th, 1896, sent from 175 Charlemont Street, Dublin to the prominent Limerick ecclesiastical collector Rev. Timothy Lee. The text details a premium, multi-pound antiquarian book transaction including references to "Vind. Cath." and other rare theological works. Handsomely bound in contemporary half red morocco (goatskin) leather over marbled paper boards. Spine features five distinct raised bands elegantly accented with ornate gold gilt geometric tooling and bright gilt-stamped lettering ("LUKE WADDING" / "MARTYRS"). Marbled paper boards show rich patterning with minimal corner rubbing; a tightly bound, clean, and imposing shelf presentation. Text block is structurally rigid and secure. Title page and internal leaves exhibit normal, expected age-toning and areas of light-to-moderate foxing/brown spotting typical of early 19th-century Roman rag paper, without major text obscuration. Some loosening to inner covers, but holding well, last image. An extraordinary, structurally superior copy of Wadding's monumentally important Franciscan bio-bibliography, heavily enriched by its ironclad 19th-century Irish book-collecting provenance. Please view the multiple images for more information.…

Condition: Very Good. Edito Novissimo. Volume 1 of 3 ONLY. Written entirely in Latin. Also contains names of Franciscan martyrs. "Latest edition", title page loosely translated into English: "Writers of the Order of Minors to Whom the Syllabus of Those Who From the Same Order Died Strongly for the Faith of Christ. The former asserted the Christian religion with ink, the latter with blood. He reviewed Fr. Luke Wadding Theologian of the same institute. Latest edition. Rome, 1006. Editor Dr. Attilio Nardecchia, Dell University Road, 42-43." Bound in half tan leather and milk-chocolate brown cloth with gilt lining at the seams. Hubbed spine bears five raised bands and two black leather labels stamped in gilt lettering. Dual columned. 243 pp. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "Luke Wadding (1588-1657), was an Irish Franciscan friar and historian. [.] Wadding founded the Pontifical Irish College for Irish secular clergy. [.] Through his efforts, St. Patrick's Day became a feast day. [.] A voluminous writer, his chief work was the Annales Minorum in 8 folio volumes (1625?1654), re-edited in the 18th century and continued up to the year 1622; it is the classical work on Franciscan history. He published also a Bibliotheca of Franciscan writers, an edition of the works of Duns Scotus, and the first collection of the writings of St Francis of Assisi." (Wikipedia). CONDITION: Ex-library with typical library spoor, including card in pocket on the front flyleaf. Moderate external wear. Hinges are strong and binding is quite sound. Unmarked except for library markings and bracketed notation in pencil at the head of the title page. A very nice, solid copy, sturdy for intense study. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this copy, an additional shipping charge will likely apply and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.…