Historie van de bedriegeryen der priesters, en monniken in Spanjen [trsl. from the French Jacob Schoolhouder].

Amsterdam, A. Strander, 1727 (I-II) - 1728 (III)

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3 vol., 8vo: [32]-416, [24]-454-[2], [16]-454-[2] pp.

Contemp. vellum. Very good set.

Rare ed. of the Dutch trsl. of "The frauds of Romish monks and priests" by Antonio Gavin (fl. 1693-1726), a vehement attack on Catholicism, esp. in Spain. Engr. ill.: half-page ill. by J.C. Philips in vol. II (arms of dedicatee) and 24 full-page pl. (outside collation). Titles in red & black.
Ref. STCN. - Not in BL, BnF.
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