Brieve discorso sopra i misteri della corona del Sig[nore]
By: del padre don Francesco Pifferi dal Monte San Sauino Camaldolense, dottor theologo, alla sereniss[ima] madama Christina, gran duchessa di Toscana.
Contributors: Florimi, Matteo, printer.
Publisher: Appresso Matteo Florimi in Banchi
Published: 1602
Place of publication: In Siena
Language: ita
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Jesus Christ -- Miracles -- Early works to 1800.; Wood-engraving -- 17th century -- Specimens.; Wood-engraving -- Printing -- Italy -- Siena -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.; Specimens.
Other titles: Breve discorso sopra i misteri della corona del Signore
Notes: Piantanida, S.  Autori italiani del '600, 4816
BL Italian 17th cent. p. 686
BN vol. 137, col. 333
One of the few illustrated books printed in 17th-century Siena. Cf. Piantanida.
Signatures: a⁴ A-X⁴.
Illustrated with a series of passion woodcuts showing the influence of the baroque style on wood engraving. Woodcut ornaments and initials.
Woodcut on p. [167] has a caption explaining that it should have been placed on p. 132 to illustrate the 28th Mystery. The woodcut illustrating the Resurrection (the 30th Mystery) appears twice, on p. 132 and 137.
In paper wrappers reinforced with contemporary printer's waste.