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1588 INSTRUCTION FOR CONFESSORS BY BARTOLOMEO DE MEDINA ANTIQUE VELLUM BOUND - Breue instruttione de' confessori, come si debba amministrare il sacramento della Penitentia. Divisa in due libri, del M.R.P.F. Bartolomeo de Medina, ... Nella qual si contiene tutto quello, che deve sapere, & fare il savio confessore per salvar l'anime, et tutto quello che debba haver il Penitente per conseguir il frutto di cosi mirabil Medicina. Nuovamente tradotta dalla lingua spagnuola nella italiana. Con due tavole copiosissime, & utilissime. by Bartolomeo de Medina Alessandro Gardano, & Francesco Coattini, Roma; 1588 (Brief instruction for confessors, how the sacrament of Penance should be administered. Divided into two books, by MRPF Bartolomeo de Medina, ... In which is contained everything that a wise confessor must know and do to save souls, and everything that the Penitent must have to obtain the fruit of such a wonderful Medicine) (24), 239, (1) lvs. Complete. Later vellum binding (20th century) , with title on the spine. Restoration at the corners of the last 7 leaves, slight stain on the first leaves and light stain on the margins. Minor defects and occasional foxing. Title page with some wormholes. Period manuscript entries to the endpapers Newly translated from the Spanish language into Italian. Typographic device on the title page and colophon. Woodcut capital letters in the text. Size 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches Text in Italian Work of the Spanish theologian Bartolome de Medina (1527-1580). Translation into Italian by Petrus Gonzales (16th century). A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.