Offered here is an authentic 18th-century Spanish religious text, printed in Burgos in 1780 (M.DCC.LXXX):

“Avisos Espirituales, que dio a sus hijas la Seráfica Doctora Santa Teresa de Jesús – Tomo II.”

This work contains spiritual counsel attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila, one of the most influential figures of Catholic mysticism and a Doctor of the Church. The book was printed by Joseph de Navas, an active Burgos printer of the late 18th century, and includes proper ecclesiastical licenses of the period.

📌 Notable features:

• Original laid paper with visible chain lines

• Period typography and ornamental printer’s device

• Complete ending page marked “FIN”

• Spanish language (pre-modern orthography)

• Dedicated to religious women of Teresa’s monastic lineage

This volume shows heavy but honest wear consistent with devotional use over more than 240 years. An excellent candidate for collectors of:

• Carmelite history

• Catholic mysticism

• Spanish antiquarian books

• Early religious printing