P. Venatius a Lisle-en-Rigault — Monumenta Ad Constitutiones Ordinis Fratrum Minorum Capuccinorum Pertinentia

Romae , Curia Generalitia, 1916. First edition. Leather. This first edition reference text records the fundamental principles and established precedents in how the Friars Minor Capuchin within the Catholic Church should be governed. Dictum's include abandoning the eremitical idea , but stressing that life is to be one of extreme austerity, simplicity and poverty—in all things as near an approach to St Francis' ideals as was practicable. Edited by the the Friars Minor Capuchin's Minister General, who was the worldwide head of the Order during the time of publication. Featuring an extract from the book of job to the title page, and an analytical index to the rear. In a half morocco binding with cloth boards and gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, a trifle rubbed to the spine and extremities. Front hinge is strained. Internally, firmly bound with clean pages, aside from browning to the margins. Library stamps to front board and endpapers as well as the first index page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .