733 - Baroque

Baroque Hesselbach, Johann Postilla: An Exposition of the Gospels According to the Teachings and Opinions of the Ancient Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Fathers, to Be Preached and Explained on All Feasts and Holy Days Throughout the Year. With a woodcut title vignette, several borders, and numerous initials. Aschaffenburg, Lipp, 1622. Folio. 681 pp., 1 blank leaf, 611 pp. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with 2 clasps (somewhat stained and scuffed). Early edition of this rare collection of sermons. - VD17 23:629930K - See Jöcher II, 1974. - The book served as a direct model and theological guide for Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Mainz in preparing their own pulpit sermons, enabling them to distinguish themselves dogmatically from Protestant writings during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648). - Slight discoloration; title page has a small cut at the top edge. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard margin scheme. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.