Martyrologium Romanum. Gregorii XIII. Pont. Max. Jussu Editum, et Clementis X.

Auctoritate Recognitum.  Accessit huic editioni eorum memoria, qui a Summis Pontificibus, usque ad Clementem XI. Pont. Max.

In Latin and French.  Lyon, France:  Pierre Valfray, 1716  

Hardback is overall in GOOD+ condition.

• Leatherbound covers have traces of gilt on spine. 
• Boards show some aging, chips, dings, scuffing, heavy edgewear.  Corners are worn, with exposed board.  See photos.
• Spine has traces of gilt text and ornament, with chipped ends.
• Binding is secure, with some signs of separation at top board. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some light foxing, staining, writing, 1" strip torn on rfep, ffep is absent.  See photos. 
• Interior exhibits marginal toning, light foxing, some smudges, lower corner turned in at Index.  See photos.   
• Inside pages have scattered marginalia in pencil.  
• Text block edges have traces of red stippling. 
• PS2025.0820

516 pages. 4 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches

A Good+ copy of the Roman Martyrology published in Lyon, France.  Contemporary leather boards are worn, with cracking at spine shoulders, but retain traces of gilt ornament and title on the spine.  Interior exhibits signs of use, page turning, some marginal notations in pencil.  Very legible, with generous font and crisp impression.

This copy was pubished in Lyon, France, at the press of Pierre Valfray, in the rue Mercière.  As stated on the last sheet, Valfray operated with Royal Privilege, with permission to print the Martyrology in Latin and in French.  Similar editions were issued by presses in other cities -- Antwerp and Paris, e.g.

The Roman Martyrology is the official martyrology of the Catholic Church.  Its use is obligatory in matters regarding the Roman Rite liturgy, but dioceses, countries and religious institutes may add duly approved appendices to it.  It provides an extensive, but not exhaustive list of the saints recognized by the Church, organized by month and day.  The entry for each date in the Martyrology is to be read on the previous day.  Reading in choir is recommended, but the reading may also be done otherwise:  in seminaries and similar institutes, it has been traditional to read it after the main meal of the day.

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