(MEXICAN IMPRINT 1725) Sanchez Manuel Regla de NSPS Francis

Sale 2517 - Lot 286

Price Realized: $ 3,250

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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500

(MEXICAN IMPRINT--1725.) Sanchez, Manuel. Regla de N.S.P.S. Francisco, y breve declaratoria de sus preceptos. One plate. [24], 39, 38-78 pages as issued. 4to, later limp calf gilt, minor wear, remnant of manuscript label on front board; front hinge split, clippings on front pastedown, leaves N1 and V2 torn with slight loss; partial marca de fuego on top edge. México: Joseph Bernardo de Hogal, 1725

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A manual for the Franciscan order. In the rear is a music textbook titled 'Breve noticia del canto llano," featuring an engraving of a mnemonic calculating device for determining musical scales; the last 24 pages contain typeset music. According to Palau, this was the first work set with movable musical type by Hogal's notable printing house. Medina, Mexico 2821; Palau 294302 (calls for only 22 preliminary pages); Sabin 76286. None traced at auction since 1969.