[Rarebooks] FS: Doctrina Christiana, inscribed by Lessing J. Rosenwald

[Nina W. Matheson]

For consideration today:


Doctrina Christiana, the first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 
1593. A facsimile of the copy in the Lessing J. Ro senwald 
Collection.   [Washington, Library of Congress, 1947]. Original quarter 
cloth and paper boards. Fine. The regular edition was 2500 copies. This is 
one of 100 numbered copies on Stratford all- rag paper. With an 
introductory essay by Edwin Wolf 2nd.  50 pp., followed by the facsimile on 
unnumbered pages. The unique copy of the Doctrina Christiana was presented 
to the Library of Congress by Lessing J. Rosenwald. Inscribed by Lessing J. 
Rosenwald on the front free endpaper to Elizabeth Mongan , his curator, who 
played a major role in the development of his collections: "To M / with 
kindest regards. / Lessing J Rosenwald / 3/10/47".   $250.00



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