First edition of a rare 18^th century pamphlet published on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of Philip V (Versailles 1683- Madrid 1746), King of Spain. The pamphlet praises Philip V and his deeds.   The author, José Antonio Moxo y Francoli (1751-1810), was the Baron of Juras Reales and in 1803 was nominated “fiscal de la Audiencia Real” ( fiscal auditor) of Chile.  He was the older brother of Benito Moxo y Francoli (1763-1816) Archbishop of La Plata, Peru. The family Moixo, of Catalan origin,  was one of the most influential families in colonial America.

Limited publication from the press of the Catalan University of Cervera, which was created in 1717 after the War of  Spanish Succession. 

Author:  Moxó y Francolí, José Antonio de (1751-1810)

Title: IN SOLEMNI ANNIVERSARIO FUNERE PHILIPPI V.  MAGNANIMI PONTIF. AC REG. CERVAR. ACAD. CONDITORIS MUNIFICENTISSIMI.  ORATIO AD ACADEMICUM CERVARIENSEM SENATUM HABITA  

Published : Cervariae Lacetanorum: Types Academicis [no date but 18^th century].

Description: 34 [numbered XXXIV] pp.; 21,5cm

Bound with marbled paper over hardboards.  

Condition:  Complete and in good condition.  Leaves a little browned, some foxing and spots.  Binding with some wear and soiled.

Language: Latin