A very rare, original edition of an important book. A unique piece. 13 full-page illustrations, of which 6 are folded. The 3rd, 4th and 5th illustrations are engravings by Carlo Nolli.

D. Felicis Nerinii Abbatis Hieronymiani, De Templo et Coenobio Sanctorum Bonifacii et Alexii Historica Monumenta, Romae MDCCLII, Ex typographia Apollinea apud Heredes Jo. Laurentii Barbiellini in foro Pasquini. Pages: XXXI [1] 600 [12]. Illustrations: 12 full page copper plates, including a portrait of Angelo Maria Querini drawn by Nelli and engraved by Massi in the frontispiece, 2 copper illustrations in the text, xylography engraved decorative friezes in the text, plus the coat of arms of Cardinal (dedicatee) on the red and black title page. Coeval leather binding. Gold title on the spine. Quarto edition. Top, bottom and fore edges are spotted. 26 cm.

This original and unique edition is an important source of information and a remarkable essay on the Church of Saint Boniface and Saint Alexius in Rome (on the Aventine hill). In Appendix, the annals of the monastery until 1426, with interesting information to reconstruct the history of noble Roman families. In the end, the poem by Nerini, dedicated to archaeologist Fabio Devoto. The author, superior general of the Order of Saint Jerome, was an antiquarian, a collector of books and natural instruments, as well as a scholar and an erudite person. Cf. Lozzi 4440; Rossetti 7347; NUC 410 392; Ranghiasci 486; Cicognara 3803.
Neat specimen in very good condition. Spine extremes have been partially restored.