Theatrum Conversionis Gentium Totius Orbis

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Sale 389: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#389) 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #98Theatrum Conversionis Gentium Totius Orbis

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Sale 389: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#389) 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Description

Title:

Theatrum Conversionis Gentium Totius Orbis

Author:

Mermannius, Arnoldus.

Place Published:

Antwerp

Publisher:

Christophe Plantin

Date Published:

1572

Description:

192, [16] pp. A-N8. (8vo) 6¼x4¼, full vellum, spine lettered by hand.

Scarce first work on the history of foreign missionary work, includes a history of African missions. No copies at auction in at least 30 years. OCLC Worldcat locates only 6 copies.

Condition:

Spine lacking approx 1½" at heel, some wear and soiling to vellum, front hinge cracked; some staining; else very good.

Item#:

197166

Headline:

Scarce History of Foreign Missionary Work 1572
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