Bidspirit auction | 1697 LE PASTORAL DE SAINT

1697 LE PASTORAL DE SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO, CATHOLIC HAGIOGRAPHY - 'Le Pastoral de Saint Charles Borromee' is a hagiographical book about the life of Charles Borromeo, a 16th century Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan who was a central figure in the counter-reformation movement within the Catholic church at the time. After his death he was revered as a Saint and was officially canonized by Pope Paul V in 1610, just 26 years after his death in 1584. This book frames the life of Borromeo in the style of a 'Pastoral', with Borromeo being a shepherd and his congregation being the flock. Appended to this work are the acts of the Church of Milan from his time, as well a list of his maxims on various ecclesiastical topics. Affixed to the front pastedown is an old label which reads 'No. 2 Th. Feugiu'. This French translation was published in 1697 by Jean Certe of Lyon. [4], 12, 644, [2] pp. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 8 x 5 in., (20.3 x 12.7 cm.) Condition: Good overall, gilding mostly preserved, some wear to leather consistent with age. Boards tightly attached. Final pastedown and end-paper with significant worming. Minor foxing consistent with age. No loss to text.