FATHER PAUL OF BENEFICIARY MATTERS or THE DUES OF THE ALTAR. Being a Compleat History of Ecclesiastical Revenues.

FIRST ENGLISH EDITION 8vo. hardback in full calf with spine rebacked, raised bands, title label, gilt, and blind-stamped decoration, with original boards (one corner reinforced). Title page, xvii-xlviii, 260pp. plus Errata at end. (Please Note: Text starts at xvii with the French Translator's Dedication, but also starts at A1. Other copies appear to have the same pagination). A few decorative head and tail pieces. Tiny ink numbers to front pastedown and brief inscription, dated 1856, to ffep. Ink price of 2/s has been added to foot of title page. Occasional light foxing and handling marks, somewhat heavier to prelims. Slight fading to top of spine and front cover (please see photos). A VERY GOOD COPY.