Lot N. 286
Peverelli Bartolommeo, Istoria delle Persecuzioni (1775)
Second Volume of the Work Istoria delle Persecuzioni fatte alla Chiesa dagli Infedeli
Author: Bartolommeo Peverelli, of the Society of Jesus
Published: Venice, 1775, by the renowned press of Antonio Zatta
The title page features a refined engraved vignette depicting an allegorical scene with classical figures and a printing press, surmounted by the motto “Auxilium ab Alto” (“Help from on high”). The work examines the historical events of martyrdoms and the struggles of the Christian Church.
Details:
Author: Bartolommeo Peverelli
Publisher: Antonio Zatta (Venice)
Year: 1775
Binding: Original publisher’s wrappers or contemporary plain paper, with handwritten titles on the spine