Panorama of Monks of Various Orders

  • [Italy]: n.p., 1830
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[Italy]: n.p., 1830. First edition. Very good minus.. Book of attire featuring different orders of Italian monks, all hand-colored and presented accordion style. Each monk is labeled with his order in Italian. Monks depicted include Cistercians, Capuchins, Carmelites, Dominicans, and Jesuits. 3.5'' x 2.5''. Original brown leather-grained paper slipcase. Original brown leather-grained paper boards. 38 hand-colored illustrations on [38] leaves, folded concertina-style. Slipcase with some edgewear and slight loss. Boards with some light scuffing and mild edgewear; spine renewed. Occasional light soil throughout; final leaf with abrasion to verso at edge. Else bright.

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