1670 FUNERAL SERMONS by CAPUCHIN FRIAR Prokop von Templin ANTIQUE vellum bound

Prokop von Templin, F. Funerale, das ist: Hundert unnd Funffzig Todten- oder Leich-Predigen in vier Opuscula abgetheilt. ( One Hundred and Fifty Funeral Sermons, divided into four parts ) 4 parts in 1 volume Salzburg, Mayr; 1670 18 leaves, 172 pp.; 4 leaves, 470 pp., 1 blank leaf; 2 leaves, 136 pp.; 4 leaves, 480 pp. With engraved title. Original vellum binding, manuscript title to the spine -VD17 1:040404X. Dünnhaupt 25. First and only edition. - Rare collection of funeral sermons by the eloquent Capuchin friar, often compared to Abraham a Santa Clara. - Title page with handwritten ownership inscription and small repaired tear, some toning, small tears to the spine Size 6 1/2 by 8 1/3" Text in German Prokop von Templin, also Procopius von Templin (1609-1680 ), was a German-Austrian writer and religious song poet of the Baroque period.