Hippolyto: First Edition (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. First Edition. In Latin. 64pp. 7.75x9.25' 4to, all edges gilt. In a temporary binding of green cards backed in black tape. Some foxing and offsetting as expected, very clean and sharp interior text otherwise. A very learned analysis of the life and work of Hippolytus, pre-Nicene Bishop of Rome and disciple of Irenaeus.…

first edition 2 vols.[344/xxviii+344pp] [b/w frontis.portrait to vol.1] VERY GOOD (early marbled paper boards rebacked w.tan calf,boards rubbed and soiled,gilt bands to spines w.gilt-on-tan leather title label to spines,mod wear and chipping to extrems.w.corners rounded,eps strengthened at gutters,red pencil numbers to ffeps,upper corner of ffep in both vols has been clipped,prelims.and content edges sl.foxed,offsetting from portrait to title page of vol.1.,contents tight) scarce set.…

Half leather. Condition: Good copy. 8vo. 308 pp. Fundador del Correo Brasiliensis denuncia a La Inquisición de Portugal. 1º edición inglesa. El autor, reconocido masón nacido en la Colonia de Sacramento, pretendía con esta publicación llamar la atención de la opinión pública en Gran Bretaña acerca de la falta de libertad que existía en Portugal por culpa de la Inquisición; no hay duda que aunque no provocó la intervención del gobierno británico suprimiendo la Inquisición, por lo menos tuvo éxito en alertar a la prensa británica; el autor tuvo actuación importante en los episodios que condujeron a la Independencia argentina; este ejemplar perteneció a Patricio Maguire, cuya biblioteca masónica, adquirida en su totalidad por Librería de Antaño, está considerada entre las mejores de América Hispana. The founder of the Correo Brasiliensis denounces the Portuguese Inquisition. 8vo; contemporary boards (new spine); signed by Patricio Maguire. First English edition. The author, a well-known Mason born in Colonial de Sacramento, attempted in this publication to call the attention of public opinion in Great Britain to the lack of liberty in Portugal because of the Inquisition; there is no doubt that although he did not bring about the intervention of the British government or the suppression of the Inquisition, at least he had success in alerting the British press; the author had important rolls in the events leading to Argentine independence; this copy belonged to Patricio Maguire whose Masonic library, acquired in totality by Librería de Antaño, considered being one of the best in Latin America. Signed.…