Pontificale Romanvm – Catholic Church – 1627 | Plantin Antwerp Folio, Morocco

Pontificale Romanvm Clementis VIII. Pont. Max. iussu restitutum atque editum, printed in Antwerp in 1627 by the Plantin Press, compiles Roman Catholic liturgical ceremonies in Latin. Issued under the direction of Pope Clement VIII, this folio edition retains the structure of the 1595 original with minimal revision. It includes rites for ordaining bishops, priests, and deacons, consecrations of altars and churches, blessings for abbots, abbesses, and holy oils, along with chant for worship. The text appears in red and black inks throughout. Bound in red morocco leather with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, it reflects the format expected for ecclesiastical use.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pontificale Romanvm Clementis VIII. Pont. Max. iussu restitutum atque editum
• Author(s): Catholic Church
• Publisher: Antverpiae, Ex officina Plantiniana, apud Balthasarem Moretum, & viduam Ioannis Moreti, & Io. Meursium
• Edition: 1627 edition
• Format: Folio, single volume
• Binding: Full red morocco leather, gilt spine and board decorations and titling
• Size:  15.25in x 10.75in (38.7 cm x 27.3 cm)
• Collation: [8], 512, [4]
• Illustrations: Numerous illustrated initials in red and black throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Ordinations of priests, deacons, bishops
  • Consecration of churches and altars
  • Blessings of abbots, abbesses, and sacred oils
  • Confirmation and musical chant for antiphons
• Provenance: provenance
• Reference(s): references

Condition:

Very Good. Red morocco binding shows surface wear and tearing, especially at the head, along the joints, and at the corners. Gilt spine titling remains clear. Hinges are secure. Pages are complete, with moderate age toning, and the text block is intact and legible. Red ink in the text and enhancing the illustrated initials has retained its bold color.

Why Collect This?

• Early Plantin Press folio from Balthasar Moretus
• Contains official post-Tridentine rites in original Latin
• Includes liturgical music and ceremonial structure
• Red and black printing typical of formal ecclesiastical editions
• Suitable for collectors of liturgy, early printing, and Catholic texts

Item Number: # 28865