[GESUITICA - CINA] - Censura d'un libello intitolato Considerazioni sù la Scrittura delle Riflessioni nella Causa della Cina. Esposta in una Lettera all'Autore delle medesime Considerazioni. [S.L.: s.e., s.d, ma 1703?].   A good copy of this work that illustrates the "Controversy of the rites in China" which saw the Jesuit fathers opposed to the Dominican and Franciscan missionaries who condemned some of the rites represented in the folded table as opposed to the Jesuits who supported the practices.   4to (194 x 138mm). Engraved folding plate depicting the "Political Ceremonies of China among the living". Contemporary calf, gilt spine, speckled edges (lightly rubbed). Provenance: Agostino Imperiale Giulio (ownership inscription on endpaper).

Estimate € 250 - 350

Sold € 240