Bibliotheca Ascetica Antiquo-Nova. Tomi I-IV, V-VIII, IX-XII, (12 Volumes in 3)
by Pezii, R.P. Bernardi; Bernhard Pez; Bernardus Pezius
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Westmead, England: Gregg Press Limited. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1967. Reprint. Hardcover. Not paginated but 3 large, thick volumes. A facsimile reprint of the Ratisbon 1723-24 edition. A collection of articles, sermons, biographies, etc. on or by various Church Fathers and important thinkers and doers in the Christian community. In double column with original head and tail piece engravings, each volume has an index. In Latin. collectio veterum quorundam et recentiorum opusculorum asceticorum, quae hucusque in variis mss, codicibus et biliothecis delituerunt. Pez (1683-1735) was an Austrian Benedictine historian and librarian. A handsome set bound in dark red cloth with simple gilt to the spine. Spines a little faded, some shelf dust, interiors clean and unmarked, bindings nice and tight. A very nice set and hard to find. A large and heavy set.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003248
- Title
- Bibliotheca Ascetica Antiquo-Nova. Tomi I-IV, V-VIII, IX-XII, (12 Volumes in 3)
- Author
- Pezii, R.P. Bernardi; Bernhard Pez; Bernardus Pezius
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Gregg Press Limited
- Place of Publication
- Westmead, England
- Date Published
- 1967
- Keywords
- Church, Fathers
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion - Patristics;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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- Reprint
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- Spine
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- Tight
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- Tail
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- Facsimile
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- Cloth
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- Folio
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- Gilt
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