Memorie Storiche sopra l'uso della Cioccolata in tempo di Digiuno [with] Riflessioni sopra la lettera responsiva ad un amico intorno alla Quaresima appellante

Concina, Daniele

Venice: SImone Occhi, 1748.

First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #CAT000802

Contemporary calf, a few surface marks, corners slightly bumped, front hinge a touch rubbed. Quite fressh internally, old ownership signature to title. Bound with the reply to the work published the following year. (8), xcxcvi (2) pp; 71, (1)pp.

An interesting text covering the history of chocolate and it's use during Lent. It is written as an answer to an unidentified archbishop who asks if it's true that drinking a cup of chocolate during Lent is a mortal sin. Concina replies in the affirmative at some length, Bound with a response not usually present. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Religion & Theology. Inventory No: CAT000802.

Price: $1,000.00