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1632 · SKU014 — <p>Unique book-historical object 1632 – From the lost San Basilio Monastery in Madrid</p><p>> ></p><p>This is more than just an old book; it is a physical fragment of Spanish church history from the 17th century. The work contains sermons for Advent and Easter authored by the renowned Baroque preacher Fray Diego Niseno.</p><p>The book is directly connected to the now-vanished Convento de San Basilio Magno in Madrid where Niseno served as abbot. The monastery was demolished in 1836 and objects with direct provenance from there are extremely rare.</p><p>Historical details and provenance:</p><p>> Author: Padre Maestro Diego Niseno late 1500s – 1600s. Identified owner: The book bears a handwritten ownership inscription Ex Libris from Doctor Joannis Rossello a learned priest and philosopher from the 17th century. Rarity: Printed in Barcelona in 1632 by the renowned printing house of Sebastián de Cormellas.</p><p>Technical details:</p><p>> Title: Asvntos Predicables Para Todos Los Dominos Del Primero De Aduiento Alvltimo De Pasqva De. Binding: Original limp vellum binding with handwritten title on the spine "Adventos de Niseno". Special feature: The binding is reinforced with so-called waste sheets – fragments of even older handwritten documents are visible in the spine which is highly sought after by book historians. Format: 20.5 cm x 14 cm. 330 numbered leaves plus preliminary/concluding pages.</p><p>Condition: The rear board is damaged.</p><p>> Period-appropriate wear/stains. The binding is generally good and the text block is complete.</p><p>This is an exceptional object for collectors of Baroque literature Spanish history or theology. The book documents an era when Madrid was the center of a world empire.</p> Sebastian de Cormellas hardcover