Description:
Sarpi, Paolo (1552-1623),trans. Nathaniel Brent (1573?-1652) The Historie of the Councel of Trent, in Eight Bookes. London: Printed by Robert Young and John Raworth for Richard Whittaker, 1640. Folio, woodcut printer's device to title, bound in full contemporary tan English calf, spine tooled in gilt compartments, signature of the Earl of Dartmouth (1672-1750) at top of title page, leather along joints split, chipping to endcaps with loss, dedication leaf torn and taped, 13 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.
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Estimate $400-600
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