Nicolao Orlandino & Francesco Sacchini - Historiae Societatis Iesu - 1620
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Historiae Societatis Iesu by Nicolao Orlandino and Francesco Sacchini, a Latin leather-bound two-volume edition from 1620 detailing the history of the Society of Jesus, 829 pages, 36 cm high by 22 cm wide, published in Antwerp by Filios Martini Nutij.
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Ann important early Jesuit book with a fascinating provenance chain.
ORLANDINO, Nicolao & SACCHINI, Francesco
Full title:
Historiae Societatis Iesu Pars Prima sive Ignatius Auctore Nicolao Orlandino Societatis eiusdem sacerdote.... [Pars Secunda], Sive Lainius, Auctore R.P. Francisco SACCHINO...
Antwerpiae [Antwerp]: Filios Martini Nutij, 1620.
Folio. Two vols in 1. first edition of the second part by Sacchini; the first part, by Orlandini, was first published in 1614.
These first two parts cover the history of the Jesuits until 1564; a further three parts were published later.With engraved title showing Ignatius and early members of the order. Carved woodcarving printer's mark at the end of part 1.
There is an ink annotation to the bottom edge of the title page dated 1657. "[Belonging to] the Convent of Saint Mary of Grace near Paris, commonly called Picpus, of the Penitent Brothers of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Province of France. 1657." This was an important Franciscan convent, suppressed during the revolution when the library went on to the Jesuit college in Belgium.
Another stamp to the first leaf for "Collegium Angiense Societis Jesus" (Maison Saint-Augustin at Enghien, in Belgium). Jesuits founded schools established on the principles of Ignatius and called them Collegium. Period (possibly contemporary) full leather. Six raised bands to the spine. Gilt titles and decorations to the spine.
There is a small library stamp to the title page for "Bibliotheca Historica A. Hamy." almost certainly Père Alfred Hamy SJ, the 19th-century Jesuit historian of the Society's houses, author of "Documents pour servir à l'histoire des domiciles de la Compagnie de Jésus."
The binding is a little rubbed to the edges, with cracking to the spine edges, with loss of leather cover to the spine edges. The contents of the book are in excellent condition, with a few foxing spots only.
The first comprehensive history of the Society of Jesus and at the same time one of the most important works on the history of the missions, especially in the East Asian region. Contains numerous Chapters on China and Japan.
De Backer-S. V, 1935. 4 and VII, 366, 6. Streit I, 172. Old Japan cat. 1096. Laures 340.
Collation: Title, *2-**4, A-pp3, [printer's device], +-+6, A-Hh4. [i]
Pagination: [14], 1-426, [24], [i], [12], 1-340, [26], [i]. pp
360 by 220mm (14¼ by 8¾ inches).
This is quite a heavy book and the shipping price includes insurance.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Ann important early Jesuit book with a fascinating provenance chain.
ORLANDINO, Nicolao & SACCHINI, Francesco
Full title:
Historiae Societatis Iesu Pars Prima sive Ignatius Auctore Nicolao Orlandino Societatis eiusdem sacerdote.... [Pars Secunda], Sive Lainius, Auctore R.P. Francisco SACCHINO...
Antwerpiae [Antwerp]: Filios Martini Nutij, 1620.
Folio. Two vols in 1. first edition of the second part by Sacchini; the first part, by Orlandini, was first published in 1614.
These first two parts cover the history of the Jesuits until 1564; a further three parts were published later.With engraved title showing Ignatius and early members of the order. Carved woodcarving printer's mark at the end of part 1.
There is an ink annotation to the bottom edge of the title page dated 1657. "[Belonging to] the Convent of Saint Mary of Grace near Paris, commonly called Picpus, of the Penitent Brothers of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Province of France. 1657." This was an important Franciscan convent, suppressed during the revolution when the library went on to the Jesuit college in Belgium.
Another stamp to the first leaf for "Collegium Angiense Societis Jesus" (Maison Saint-Augustin at Enghien, in Belgium). Jesuits founded schools established on the principles of Ignatius and called them Collegium. Period (possibly contemporary) full leather. Six raised bands to the spine. Gilt titles and decorations to the spine.
There is a small library stamp to the title page for "Bibliotheca Historica A. Hamy." almost certainly Père Alfred Hamy SJ, the 19th-century Jesuit historian of the Society's houses, author of "Documents pour servir à l'histoire des domiciles de la Compagnie de Jésus."
The binding is a little rubbed to the edges, with cracking to the spine edges, with loss of leather cover to the spine edges. The contents of the book are in excellent condition, with a few foxing spots only.
The first comprehensive history of the Society of Jesus and at the same time one of the most important works on the history of the missions, especially in the East Asian region. Contains numerous Chapters on China and Japan.
De Backer-S. V, 1935. 4 and VII, 366, 6. Streit I, 172. Old Japan cat. 1096. Laures 340.
Collation: Title, *2-**4, A-pp3, [printer's device], +-+6, A-Hh4. [i]
Pagination: [14], 1-426, [24], [i], [12], 1-340, [26], [i]. pp
360 by 220mm (14¼ by 8¾ inches).
This is quite a heavy book and the shipping price includes insurance.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Religion
Book title
Historiae Societatis Iesu
Author/ Illustrator
Nicolao Orlandino & Francesco Sacchini
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1620
Height
36 cm
Width
22 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Antwerpiae [Antwerp] : Filios Martini Nutij
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
829
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