Exercitia, in septem meditationes. Cologne, In Officina Birckmannica, Arnold Mylius, 1591. Large volume in-12, vellum overlay, double cold fillet with fleuron at the corners framing a scene of the Crucifixion, traces of binding, smooth spine decorated, traces of red paint on the edges (Binding of the time).
Manual of spiritual devotion by Louis of Granada (1504-1588), a Spanish Dominican friar and preacher.
BEAUTIFUL AND INTERESTING VELIN BINDING WITH A SCENE OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS ON EACH FLAT: the one on the first flat shows a high-ranking person (Charles V?) praying at the foot of the Holy Cross, the other, in accordance with biblical iconography, is a traditional Crucifixion.
Old handwritten bookplate on the title.
Hole filled in last 2 leaves, with loss of text. Browning and small halos throughout the volume.
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