A Short History of Monastical Orders, in which the Primitive Institution of Monks, their Tempers, Habits, Rules and the Condition they are in at Present, are Treated of

London: Printed by S. Roycroft for W. Bentley, 1693. First edition. Hardcover. fair. 12mo. 32,312pp. Original calf. Raised bands. Top and bottom part of spine crudely repaired with cello-tape. Scuffing, rubbing and some staining to boards and spine. Wear to edges and corners. Pencil writing to front endpapers. Signature of previous owner on title page. Minor age browning to pages not affecting text. According to Cushing, Querard, Halkett and Laing, Gabriel d'Emilliane is the pseudonym of Antonio Gavin (Gauin). D'Emillianne was born in Spain, became a secular priest in the Church of Rome and in 1715 was appointed minister of the church of England. Binding in fair, interior in good condition.