Doctrina Christiana: The First Book PRinted in the Philippines. Manila. 1593. A Afcsimile of the Copy in the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, with an Introductory Essay by Edwin Wolf 2nd

Washington, DC: The Library of Congress, 1947. Limited edition of 2500. Hardcover. [1], 50 p. Includes illustrations. The facsimile is about an additional 80 unpaginated pages. Notes. Frequently cited authorities. A letter from Luther Evans, Librarian of Congress, and a leaflet of Mr. Rosenwald's remarks in 1945 laid in. This was printed by Edward Stern & Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. The type used on the title page and for Headings is FORUM, and that in the text is Italian Old Style. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Cover has some wear, soiling and discoloration.

Keywords: Christian Doctrine, Christian Teachings, Christian Prayers, Manila, Philippines, Early Printed Works, Tagalog, Missionary, Dasmarinas, Juan de Villanueva, Wood-blocks, Beristain, Pardo de Tavera, Xylographic, Quinones, Plasencia, Juan Cobo, Aduarte

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