Not paginated but 3 large, thick volumes. A facsimile reprint of the Ratisbon 1723-24 edition. A collection of articles, sermons, biographies, etc. on or by various Church Fathers and important thinkers and doers in the Christian community. In double column with original head and tail piece engravings, each volume has an index. In Latin. collectio veterum quorundam et recentiorum opusculorum asceticorum, quae hucusque in variis mss, codicibus et biliothecis delituerunt. Pez (1683-1735) was an Austrian Benedictine historian and librarian. A handsome set bound in dark red cloth with simple gilt to the spine. Spines a little faded, some shelf dust, interiors clean and unmarked, bindings nice and tight. A very nice set and hard to find. A large and heavy set.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall