107C. "The Words of our Holy Father Theodore the Studite", printed during the reign of Mihai Suțu, Râmnic, 1784
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107C. "The Words of our Holy Father Theodore the Studite", printed during the reign of Mihai Suțu, Râmnic, 1784
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EUR 350
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29.5 x 21 cm
Research information
BRV II, p. 481
Patristic work, translated by Bishop Filaret of Râmnic, who also acted as the publisher (financially supported the book's publication), printed in Râmnic in 1784. The work is part of the category of old Romanian books (1508-1830), being printed under the patronage of the ruler of Walachia, Mihai Constantin Șuțu. The binding is made of wooden boards covered in leather. The book was published in Râmnic, in the Episcopal typography, with the printers being Climent the Hieromonk and Constantin Râmnicianul. This is an authentic piece, important to the history of old Romanian printing from the end of the 18th century, containing 8 f. + 123 f., being a complete copy. Cover 1 features ornamentation in the form of a central medallion with an indiscernible biblical scene; on the spine, between the cords, there are floral ornaments. The two clasps are still in place. The condition of the binding is good, restoration work is visible.
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