Canon Missae ad usum episcoporum, ac praelatorum solemniter, vel private celebrantium.

Large folio: [8]-167-[1 bl.] pp. (some minor spotting, tear in bottom margin pp. 37-38).

Contemp. richly gold-tooled red morocco, covers with elaborate gilt ornamental border decoration with central arms, gilt spine with 5 raised bands (with classical vases), gilt sides, a.e.g., marbled endpapers, cloth tabs, silk markers (sl. rubbed, corners bumped). Good copy.

Well-executed liturgical publication for bishops and prelates. Engr. papal arms on title. Engraved frontispiece and 14 full-page engravings by Gaspar Massi and Hub. Vincent, i.a. after G. Reni, A. Caracci, Raphael. Engraved tail-pieces. Entirely printed in red and black, in 2 col. Printed liturgical music.
Prov. Giovanni Tommaso Maria Morelli C.O. (1673-1752), archbishop of Urbino (1716-1739), later of Imola (1739-1752) (covers large gilt arms, with Maltese cross).