Bidspirit auction | Retz - Miraculous Events

Retz - Miraculous Events - Facsimile.- Retz, Franz von. Of Miraculous Events. Facsimile of the illuminated manuscript from around 1490. Facsimile and commentary, together 2 vols. Simbach am Inn, Müller & Schindler, 2007. 12° and small octavo. Gold-embroidered original green velvet binding and original wrappers in a red leather slipcase with gilt title on the cover. One of 800 numbered copies. - Also published under the title 'Defensorium inviolatae virginitates Beatae Mariae', this work attempts to prove the miracle of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in an entertaining way. - Facsimile of the manuscript Ms 32,513 from the National Library of Ireland.