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[ANTI-POPERY]. URSINUS, Joh. The Romane Conclave... London: John Jagger, 1609.

Estimate: $200 - $400
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[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. 

Condition

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.