Mauritio Neoporto Anglo - Regi votum candidum Vivat Rex - 1676

Most Serene Prince Charles II, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. May the Vote of the Candidate Live; Long Live the King Mauritio Neoporto Anglo (Maurice Newport, 1611–1687, renowned English Jesuit) Rare Third Edition – Dedication to Charles II of England Year of Publication: 1676 (M.DC.LXXVI) Place of Edition: London (Londini) Edition: Editio tertia ab Autore recognita (Rare third edition revised and corrected by the author himself). Language: Latin Format: In-8° A fascinating and elegant panegyric work written in Latin verses and dedicated to His Highness King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland. The author, Maurice Newport (born Ewens), was a famous Jesuit who was later forced to flee from England during the anti-Catholic persecutions at the end of the 17th century. A work of great political, literary and religious significance in the turbulent period of the English Restoration. Good overall condition, Frontispiece printed with fine period typography, characterized by a slight browning/spotting natural to the time on the left-hand side that does not impair readability. Interior: Pages intact, light browning, text well legible and printed on contemporary paper. Wear to boards and to the spine.

Estimate:£126.91

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