Psalterium Romanum Dispositum Per Hebdomadam Ad normam Breuiarij, ex decreto Sacrof. Conc. Trid. restituti, Pii V. Point. Max. IVSSV Editi, et Clementis VIII. Primum, Nunc denuo Urbani Papae VIII. Cum omnibus, quae pro Psalmis, Hymnis, Antiphonis, tam B. Mariae Virginis, quam Defunctorum, ac Respons ceterisque in Diurno Officio modulandi necessaria sunt, praecipua cura emendatum, et excussum. Editio omnium optima, in qua cuncta suis locis disposita, et notas Musicas Hymnorum secundum exemplar a Sanctissimo nouiter concinnatum, accomodatas inuenies. De Licentia Superiorum. Venetiis, MDCLXXXIII [1683]. Apud Cieras.
The Roman Psalter Arranged by Week, According to the Breviary Norm, Restored by Decree of the Holy Council of Trent, Issued by Pope Pius V, and First by Pope Clement VIII. Now, Once Again, by Pope Urban VIII. Carefully Revised and Printed with Special Attention to All That is Necessary for the Modulation of the Psalms, Hymns, Antiphons, Both of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of the Deceased, and the Responsories and Other Things Required for the Daytime Office. The Best Edition of All, in Which You Will Find Everything Arranged in Its Proper Place, and You Will Also Find Musical Notations for the Hymns According to the Model Recently Compiled by the Most Holy. With the Permission of Superiors. Venice, 1683. Published by Cieras.
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The Psalterium Romanum has a historical legacy dating back to the Council of Trent in the 16th century when Pope Pius V issued a decree to restore and standardise the Roman Breviary, the daily prayer book used by priests and religious in the Roman Catholic Church. This decree aimed to bring uniformity to the liturgy and, as part of this effort, the Psalter was reorganised and published in accordance with the Breviary norms.
Over time, subsequent popes, including Pope Clement VIII and Pope Urban VIII, made revisions and improvements to the Psalterium Romanum, resulting in different editions. This 1683 edition is the revision during the papacy of Urban VIII.
These are very rare to the market and this is a particularly beautiful example - a large folio with stunning metal stud stands and iron clasps, also with page markers at the fore edge with evidence of this having been used over the centuries for its intended purpose, and thus a true piece of history.
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Size: 30 x 45 x 9 cm (approx.)
Condition:
Nearly original binding, probably within the few years after publication and almost certainly 17th century full calf with metal bosses and clasp hinges. The spine shows very well on the shelf, retaining the original gilt. Some discolouration and dulling as typical. Both boards are securely attached. Some slight separation at the hinge when opened to a few, but not many, leaves. Some shelf wear and wear to corners. Page edges very good. Text and music printed in red and black with several leaves well restored with occasional very minor loss of text at the margin with some small tears affecting only a few leaves as commensurate with its use. Some toning and light staining throughout as typical, though remaining internally very nice indeed and highly attractive. Some marginalia to gathering G including some early coloured letter G's. Endpapers are replaced and circa mid 19th century with hinges reinforced at pastedown gutters. No attached bookplates etc. The pagination runs consecutively to 440 and the main text is collated as complete in 440pp (220ff) followed by 20pp (10ff) of in festo at the rear.
