Anno Doloroso (1787) Vol. II – Antonio di Olivadi – Remondini Venice – Antique Italian Devotional Book

Authentic 18th century antique book: “Anno Doloroso, or Meditations on the Sorrowful Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary”, a devotional work arranged for daily reading throughout the year, written by Rev. Fr. Antonio di Olivadi, a Capuchin missionary.

Printed in Bassano in 1787 and published at the expense of Remondini of Venice, one of the most important historical publishing families in Italy.

Details (as per title page):
Title: Anno Doloroso, or Meditations on the Sorrowful Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Author: Fr. Antonio di Olivadi (Capuchin missionary)
Volume: II
Place of printing: Bassano (Italy)
Publisher: Remondini, Venice
Year: 1787 (MDCCLXXXVII)
Language: Italian

Binding and condition:
Contemporary half-leather binding with original marbled paper boards
Gilt-lettered spine: “ANNO DOLOR. TOM. II”
Cover and spine show several visible wormholes (old worming)
Pages show age toning, foxing and time-related staining
Period handwritten notes on a few blank leaves
Wear to edges and binding consistent with age and historical use
Text remains readable and the book is offered exactly as shown in the photos

A collectible 18th century volume for collectors of antique books, Remondini printing, and Marian devotional literature.