Bonanni,P. Lot n° 42

Verzeichnüß der geistlichen Ordens-Personen in der streitenden 2 Tle. in 1 Bd. Nbg, Weigel 1711. with 2 engraved front and numerous copper plates. Front. and numerous copper plates. Bound in gilt over wooden boards with 1 (instead of 2) clasp. (Dampstained and rubbed, some small holes in covers). First German edition, "a first comprehensive account of the spiritual orders of men and women" (Bauer). - The copperplates in reduced after-engravings after the Latin edition published in the same year in quarto. "The engraver of the unsigned plates must certainly be Christoph Weigel himself. This is supported by his preference for small-format engravings and his own fine etching technique"(Bauer). - Vord. fly. Front endpaper with marginal tear, in places stained and browned. Former library ex. - ╔Dabei: Ders.╗ Histoire du clerge seculier et regulier. Tle. 3-4 (v.4) in 1 vol. With 2 gest. Front. u. zahlr. gest. plates. Bindery of the twentieth century (worn and rubbed, lower edges damaged). - Some browning and spotting. Former library book - Together 2 vols.