Sep 27, 2018 - Sale 2486

Sale 2486 - Lot 449

Price Realized: $ 2,500
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Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,000
(MEXICAN IMPRINT--1621.) Jesus Maria: informacion en derecho en defensa de la exempcion absoluta que las religiones tienen de los ordinarios. 27, [1] leaves. Folio, modern morocco gilt; minor foxing, minimal dampstaining on top edge. Mexico: Diego Garrido, 1621
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Second edition, after the 1619 Lima first edition. A compilation of papal bulls regarding the conversion of Indians. Leaves 25-27 contain 'Estatutos y hechos y confirmados en los capítulos provinciales de las provincias del Peru," promulgated within the Franciscan order for use in Peru. Missionaries are advised not to accept gifts or purchase trade goods from Indians, or to attend bullfights. Medina, Mexico II:333; Palau 119307n. 2 copies in OCLC, and only one other example traced at auction.