Manuscript book in honour of St. Agnes in four parts transcribed from various sources. Together with Manuscript book with Prayers & Hymns to S. Agnes V. M. by T. Shearman. C.SS.R. & others

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Part 1: Representation of St. Agnes Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ. 60 double pages. Written in Italian on one page and in English on opposite. Each double page numbered as just one page. When in fact there are 120pp. The end dated 1558, Florence; Part 2: The Life of the Blessed Saint Agnes Virgin and Martyr In Prose and Verse by L. Sherling. 134 pp. All text in English; 3: Comedia Famosa El Cielo por los Cabellos Santa Ynes Des Tres Ingenios 88pp. + xxiv pages of explanatory text in English about the Comedia Famosa; 4: The Famous Drama,"Heaven by a Hairsbreadth" or St. Agnes by Three Wits. Translated from the Spanish by A de Alberti/ 136pp. Religious Pictures pasted inside and some loose as well. A labour of love. Address at beginning of book reads: "A. Fradelle Pratt San Raphael Hampton Wick. Title gilt on spine. Undated, but circa late nineteenth/early twentieth century. In a neat and clear hand throughout. Original item. N° de ref. del artículo DAY1041

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