Stockdale, John Joseph. The History of the Inquisitions

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $600

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Drettell and Co.

Place

London

Publication

1810

Description

FIRST EDITION. Twelve plates of the nefarious activities of the Inquisition in many cities. On title, signature of “Jac[ob] Gratz,” younger brother of Rebecca Gratz

summary

Written three years before the “Holy Office of the Inquisition” was abolished in Spain (1813), the author decries the “lust of power” that unfortunately characterized the Catholic Church over the centuries

pp. (1), 16, (4), 17-492. Some leaves browned, a few with slight tears. Lg. 4to

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