Gretser (Jacob) De Cruci Christi, 2 parts in 1, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut illustrations, decorative initilas and tail-pieces, title with some soiling, a couple of sigs. working loose, sigs. a-e worm traces to lower margins, occasionally touching the odd letter, occasional staining, contemporary calf, gilt spine in compartments, 2 compartments worn, some worming to lower cover, rubbed, [Adams G1236], Ingolstadt, Adam Sartorius, 1598 § Burroughs (Jeremiah) Gospel-Worship: or the Right Manner of Sanctifying the name of God in generall, engraved portrait frontispiece, general and divisional title within woodcut typographic border, woodcut decorative initials within decorative borders and head- and tail-pieces, first sig. working loose, ink notes to verso of portrait showing through, water-stained, some spotting and staining, contemporary sheep, spine ends and corners worn, some staining and marking, ink inscription 'Elizabeth Newburgh her booke 1649', [Wing B6084A], rare in commerce, for Peter Cole, and are to be sold by John walker, 1648; and 2 others, religion, v.s. (4)

⁂ Both the mentioned items are rare in commerce. Gretser was was recognized as one of the best controversialists of his time and was highly regarded by Pope Clement VIII, Emperor Ferdinand II, and Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria.