Bibliotheca Manualis Ecclesiae Patrum ("Life and Works of the Church Fathers") by Tricalet, Pierre-Joseph - 1783

Venice: Bassani, 1783. This "Life and Works of the Church Fathers" was a major work by the Jesuit theologian Pierre-Joseph Tricalet (1696-1761). This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of Volume Six only from the First Edition. Scarce to rare. Title (and text) is in Latin: "Complectens Illorium vitae, & geftorum breviarium: Operum Synopsim: Illustriora testimonia Dogmata, Mores, Disciplinam spectantia, & selecta Vitae spiritualis documenta." A summary of the life and work of the Church Fathers - their characters and teachings.Four of the Fathers are considered: Theodoret, Prosper of Aquitaine, Leo the First, and Caesarius of Arle. Marbled cloth binding with leather tips and spine. Ruled and titled in gilt on the spine. Clean text; xvi, 287 pages. Very bright and clear. If you remember more of your Latin than Quercus does, this would be an enjoyable read! This is an ex-libris copy, but with very minimal treatments: evidence of a pocket removal on the rear paste-down; a small label (in Latin) on the front paste-down. The leaf of the title page has a small embossed chop and a small label on the reverse. Rubbed, but not badly, at the margins. A very attractive book, presenting nicely.. First Edition. Three-Quarter Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.