1731 Miracles of Saint John Nepomuk Wenceslaus IV Bohemia Drowning Czech Prague

John of Nepomuk was a 14^th-century Bohemian saint who, after drowning, became the patron saint against floods and drowning. His life and miracles were recorded by author George Fricx in his book “Life and Miracles of Saint John Nepomucene” which included a thorough description of the brutal torture and murder drowning of Nepomuk by Wenceslaus IV King of Bohemia.

This impressive 1731 edition of Fricx’s “Jean Nepomucene” includes 33 beautiful, full-page engravings depicting scenes of Nepomuk’s life and ministry.

Item number: #22808

Price: $750

FRICX, George

Vie Et Miracles De Saint Jean Nepomucene, Chanoine De la Metropole de S. Vit à Prague en Bohême, Prêtre & Martyr dediés à Son Altesse Serenissime Marie Elisabeth d'Aûtriche

A Bruxelles: Chez George Fricx, 1731. 1^st edition

Details:

·        Collation: Complete with all pages

o   vii, [1], 232

o   33 engraved plates (including frontispiece)

·        Provenance: Handwritten

o   [Monsieur Saulmor]

o   [M. Baltnard]

·        Language: French

·        Binding: Leather; tight and secure

·        Size: ~6.25in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)

·        very rare

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