MASINI ELISEO. Sacro Arsenale della Santa Inquisizione. Bologna, 1655

In 8° contemporary binding in full vellum with handwritten title on the spine, partially detached
432 pp, (64), 32 pp Complete

Small punctiform work of worm present in the lower part of some sheets which does not affect the reading.

Rare edition (before 1621) of this classic manual on the Inquisition. Present are the "Aggionte" of 32 pages, often missing, printed by Paolo Baglioni in Venice. This work is primarily intended for judges. It focuses on how to build a case for the Inquisition and how to question the witness. Much of it is about how to torture kings and princes. Chapters dedicated to Wizards, Witches, Enchanters, and similar.