Spieghel der goeder manieren veur de novitien, dat is, proef-ionghers der minder-broeders ordene [trsl. A. Pauwels, O.F.M.].

8vo: 202-[5-1 bl.] pp.

Contemp. overl. vellum, flat spine, traces of ties. Good copy.

Rare educational manual, a "mirror of good manners", for young novices of the Franciscan order, ascribed to Saint Bonaventura (d. 1294). A "school of virtue", with advice for progress in a virtuous life is added, as well as a letter, written to a "brother-in-Christ", containing 25 admonitions on how to preserve a holy life and turn away from the world, also by Bonaventura. The translator, also a Franciscan, was vicar in Mechelen. Gothic type. Woodcut printer's mark on title.
Ref. Imhof (Moretus) B-51. - BCNI 5071. - STCV. - Not in Simoni (BL).
Prov. "desen bockt behoert toe aen suster anne deloose arm claris onwerdigh 1786 den 21 appril" (ownership entry on front flyleaf). - J.H. Pels (mod. bookpl.).