The scarlet gown, or the history of all the present cardinals of Rome. Wherein is set forth the life, birth, interest, possibility, rich offices, dignities, and charges of every cardinal now living. Also their merits, vertures, and vices; together with the cariage of the Pope and court of Rome. Written originally in Italian, and translated into English by H.C. Gent.

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  • The scarlet gown, or the history of all the present cardinals of Rome. Wherein is set forth the life, birth, interest, possibility, rich offices, dignities, and charges of every cardinal now living. Also their merits, vertures, and vices; together with the cariage of the Pope and court of Rome. Written originally in Italian, and translated into English by H.C. Gent.
  • Giusta statera de'porporati. English
  • Just weight of the scarlet gowns History of all the present cardinals of Rome
People / Organizations
Imprint
London: printed for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Prince's Armes in St Paul's Church-yard, 1653.
Publication year
1653-1653
ESTC No.
R202993
Grub Street ID
80151
Description
[16], 162 [i.e. 164], [4] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 8⁰
Note
Author's dedication signed: N.N.

A translation of: La giusta statera de'porporati.

Translator's dedication signed: Henry Cogan.

Title page in red and black.