APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTIONS; 20th century. "Index... Lot 179

APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTIONS; 20th century. "Index of forbidden books". Printer: Vatican Press. Rome, 1900. Presents stamp of the library of the Count of La Jarosa. In good condition with Spanish paper covers. Measurements: 26 x 18 x 2.5 cm. The Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Index of Prohibited Books) was a changing list of publications considered heretical or contrary to morals by the Sacred Congregation of the Index (former dicastery of the Roman Curia); Catholics were forbidden to print or read them, subject to the local bishop. The Index was active from 1560 to 1966. Presents stamp of the library of the Count of La Jarosa. In good condition with Spanish paper covers.