Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Los Templos de San Felipe Neri de la Ciudad de México, con historias que parecen cuentos

México: Editorial Libros de México, S. A., 1970. First edition. Softcover. Octavo. 77, [3]pp. Original pictorial wrappers. Red and black lettering on pictorial title page. Remarkable work on "Los Templos de San Felipe Neri". The Temple of San Felipe Neri, commonly known as "La Profesa" (English: the Professed house), is a Roman Catholic parish church that was established by the Society of Jesus late in the 16th century as the church of a community of professed Jesuits. The church is considered to be an important transitional work between the more sober or moderate Baroque style of the 17th century and the extremely decorated manifestations of the Baroque of the 18th century in Mexico. Located at the corner of Madero and Isabel la Católica Streets in Mexico City, its original name was “La Iglesia de la Casa Profesa.” This church is well-known for being the site of a number of historical events, including the “La Profesa Conspiracy,” which was instrumental in bringing Agustín de Iturbide to power and the “Polkos Rebellion”. More recently, this church was the scene for deliberations relating to the beatification of Juan Diego. The church is also noted for its very large collection of colonial-era artworks spanning three centuries by some of Mexico’s best artists including Cristóbal de Villalpando, Juan Correa, Peregrin Clave and José de Alcíbar. This work is profusely illustrated with 17 full-page b/w photographic reproductions and 2 plans (including one folding). Spine and edges of wrappers age-toned. Text in Spanish. Wrappers in overal good-, interior in very good condition. g. Item #31649

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