![RIBADENEYRA, Pedro (1527-1611). Vita Beati Patris Ignatii Loyolae. Antwerp: [Ph. Galle?], 1610. Oblong 2° (344 x 440 mm). Engraved title, 15 engraved plates by K. van Mallery, A. and J. Collaert, and Th. and C. Galle (light spotting or soiling, occasional marginal tears skillfully repaired, some plates on guards, two small single wormholes in last three plates). Contemporary vellum similarly panelled in gilt on both covers, roll tools, flourished corner pieces, central medallion with the Jesuit device (lacking two ties, slightly soiled and stained).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2007/CSK/2007_CSK_05136_0261_000(014341).jpg?w=1)
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RIBADENEYRA, Pedro (1527-1611). Vita Beati Patris Ignatii Loyolae. Antwerp: [Ph. Galle?], 1610. Oblong 2° (344 x 440 mm). Engraved title, 15 engraved plates by K. van Mallery, A. and J. Collaert, and Th. and C. Galle (light spotting or soiling, occasional marginal tears skillfully repaired, some plates on guards, two small single wormholes in last three plates). Contemporary vellum similarly panelled in gilt on both covers, roll tools, flourished corner pieces, central medallion with the Jesuit device (lacking two ties, slightly soiled and stained).
FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION IN AN ATTRACTIVE BINDING. Fully engraved by leading artists of the time, it presents in particular a fine view of Rome highlighting the buildings dedicated to St Ignatius. Friend of the Jesuits' founder, Ribadeneyra had also written two years earlier the first bibliography of the order. RARE: not in Palau, only one copy at auction in the past 30 years; Graesse VI, 106.
FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION IN AN ATTRACTIVE BINDING. Fully engraved by leading artists of the time, it presents in particular a fine view of Rome highlighting the buildings dedicated to St Ignatius. Friend of the Jesuits' founder, Ribadeneyra had also written two years earlier the first bibliography of the order. RARE: not in Palau, only one copy at auction in the past 30 years; Graesse VI, 106.
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