252. [Dellon (Charles)] Relation de l’Inquisition de Goa, first edition , woodcut device to title, a little minor foxing, contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments with rich gilt floral decorations, slightly chipped at head of spine, corners worn, [Cox, I, p.281, 1699, note], 12mo, Leiden, Daniel Gaasbeek, 1687.
est. £350 – £450
Scarce. During his travels in the East Indies Dellon was denounced to the Inquisition at Goa. He was imprisoned for two years and frequently tortured to extract a confession of heresy. He refused to confess and was consequently condemned to the galleys for five years.