Compendium of Witches (Compendium Maleficarum) (1608) - Page 4

⚠Handwritten library annotations in the left margin; light foxing; a small paper patch/repair in the upper right corner.

BF 1520 G8 1608 OCLC 15493282 s/p/10b?

Let it be printed. original: "Imprimatur." This is the formal permission granted by the Catholic Church or government to publish a book.

Friar Aloysius Bariola, of the Order of Saint Augustine original: "Augustinianus", Consultant to the Holy Office The "Holy Office" refers to the Roman Inquisition, responsible for defending church doctrine. on behalf of the Most Reverend Inquisitor.

Aloysius Bossius, Canon in Ordinary and Theologian A "Canon" is a high-ranking member of the clergy attached to a cathedral., on behalf of the Most Illustrious Cardinal Archbishop.

Saccus has reviewed this on behalf of the Most Excellent Senate This indicates the secular or civil approval from the local government, likely in a city-state like Milan or Venice..