[ANTI-POPERY]. URSINUS, Joh. The Romane Conclave... London: John Jagger, 1609. Small 4to. [iv], 242 pp. Contemporary full calf, boards ruled and paneled in blind, spine lacking label, later endleaves. PRESUMED FIRST EDITION.
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Boards worn, toned, edges blackened (possible smoke damage), joints cracking, bookplate neatly removed from fp., text toned (partially from smoke damage), worn, soiled, title-page worn, dampstained, with ink markings. Fair.
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Ursinus is a pseudonym, sometime attributed to Innocentius Gentilis or Joachim Beringer. This work criticizes the political power of popes, suggesting that they're ursurping the just authority of the Holy Roman Emperors.