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Offered here is an authentic 18th-century Spanish religious text, printed in Burgos in 1780 (M.DCC.LXXX):
“Avisos Espirituales, que dio a sus hijas la Seráfica Doctora Santa Teresa de Jesús – Tomo II.”
This work contains spiritual counsel attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila, one of the most influential figures of Catholic mysticism and a Doctor of the Church. The book was printed by Joseph de Navas, an active Burgos printer of the late 18th century, and includes proper ecclesiastical licenses of the period.
📌 Notable features:
Original laid paper with visible chain lines
Period typography and ornamental printer’s device
Complete ending page marked “FIN”
Spanish language (pre-modern orthography)
Dedicated to religious women of Teresa’s monastic lineage
This volume shows heavy but honest wear consistent with devotional use over more than 240 years. An excellent candidate for collectors of:
Shipping Notes
Ships fully insured
Carefully packed with archival padding
No media mail (antiquarian item)
Will ship USPS Priority or UPS Ground (buyer’s choice at checkout)
📐 Approximate Size (typical for period; can measure if needed)
Height: ~8–9 inches
Width: ~6 inches
Thickness: ~1.5 inches
