Smith 1793, 2, 140 (Q2083)
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excerpt on notable works in the library of the Abbey of Montecassino in Cassino
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Smith 1793, 2, 140 |
excerpt on notable works in the library of the Abbey of Montecassino in Cassino |
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We were shewn the first book ever printed (I believe), a folio on religion, by Fust, in October 1459; also the first book ever printed in Italy, on religion too of course, dated 1465. There was a French translation of Bower's history of the Popes, which the librarian observed was a heterodox book, but too notoriously false and absurd to do much harm, in which I do not think he was much mistaken. (English)
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