Domenico Bruschelli - Assisi citta' serafica e santuarii...

ew illustrated edition of 30 sanguine-engraved plates [complete] depicting churches, chapels, reliquaries and architectural details - This historical, religious and artistic work devoted to the city of Assisi, located in Umbria, Italy, and famous throughout Christendom for its spiritual heritage, its sanctuaries and its close link with Saint Francis of Assisi - Designed as a guide for travelers, pilgrims and visitors eager to discover the main sacred sites of the city, this book presents the religious monuments that give Assisi its renown and explains their importance in the history of Christianity and the Franciscan tradition - The author seeks to make known the sanctuaries, churches and buildings that shape the spiritual landscape of the city, highlighting their history, architectural particularities and the religious memories associated with them - Domenico Bruschelli - Assisi citta' serafica e santuarii che la decorano ad istruzione e guida de' forestieri che vi concorrono opera del del P. Maestro D. Bruschelli corredata di XXX rami rappresentanti i santuari suddetti e varie altre particolarita - 1824 - Presso il Tosini - VIII + 88 pp Condition: good binding in its full original russet morocco, marbled boards, wear consistent with age, some minor flaws on the cover, but significant loss of material at the top of the spine, missing headpieces, joints cracked, corners worn, rubbed edges, marbled edges, smooth spine adorned, triple gold-ruled frame around the boards - Good interior condition, some stains, drop caps, the work enriched with 30 sanguine-engraved plates [complete] depicting churches, chapels, reliquaries and architectural details, marbled endpapers in good condition, second edition after the original of 1821, a good copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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