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St Francis Borgia: Tutte L'Opere Spirituali 1561 St. Francis Borgia: [I]Tutte L'Opere Spirituali

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St Francis Borgia: Tutte L'Opere Spirituali 1561 St. Francis Borgia: [I]Tutte L'Opere Spirituali
<B>St. Francis Borgia: <I>Tutte L'Opere Spirituali</B></I></B></I> <I>Dell'Illustrissimo S.D. Franceso Borgia, Duca Di Gandia...</B></I> (Vinegia: Giolito De' Ferrari, 1561), first edition, (16), 235 pages, fine printer's device on title page and verso of last leaf, quarter calf over decorative boards, 16mo (4" x 6"). Borgia (1510-1572) was the grandson of Pope Alexander VI and led a very pious life. In 1565, he was promoted to Father General of the entire Jesuit Order, some say the greatest, after Ignatius, to hold the office. Edge wear on tips, trimmed close. Ex-Vatican Library with stamp on the title page. From the Henry E. Luhrs Collection.