Imitation of Christ & Contempt for World 1682 Valencia Spain rare vellum book Kingdom of David 17" x 13 1/2"

17" x 13 1/2"

A Short View of the Life and Character of Lieutenant-General Villettes

Binding remains sound and handsome

Kingdom of Sicily

At the lower right corner is the tip of a land mass (Australis) which is labelled as Terra incognita (unknown land)

Imitation of Christ & Contempt for World 1682 Valencia Spain rare vellum book Kingdom of David 17" x 13 1/2"(Old Books, Religion, Christianity, 17th Century Books, Vellum Book Bindings). Los Quatro Libros De La Imitacion de Christo y Menosprecio del Mundo. Published 1682, Valencia by Bernardo Nogues. 371 pages. Text in Spanish. Small chapter woodcuts. Index at rear. A small pocket sized book. Period full vellum binding, hand lettered title and date on spine. Binding displays typical wear, wrinkling, and signs of handling, but remains tight and sound. Text