Vetus Liturgia Alemannica Disquisitionibus Praeviis, Notis, Et Observationibus Illustrata. Pars prima [- tertia].

Parts 1 – 3 bound in 2 volumes, therefore complete. Decisive church historical work about the liturgy in Germany in a rare first edition from 1776. The author Martin Gerbert (1720 – 1793) was a Benedictine, prince abbot of the monastery of St. Blasien and a music historian of great importance. Leather of the period. Engraved frontispiece and 11 impressive engraved plates in vol. 1 as well as numerous decorative initials and vignettes. Ex-library book with stamp inside and catalogue no. on spine. Covers slightly rubbed and bumped. Paper somewhat yellow-stained. Otherwise in fine condition: binding tight, boards and text well-preserved and in excellent and condition. atx mbx 8°Litg15/1-2