[PAPAL EDICT] [LENT] ADVERTENCIAS IMPORTANTES, Y AVISOS SALUDABLES, QUE PARA LA SEGURIDAD de las conciencias en el uso de las Carnes, y Lacticinios en algunos dias de las Quaresmas de los años de 1779. 80. y 81. concedido por N. SSmo. P. Pio VI. dá al publico, deseoso de su bien espiritual DON JUAN JODEF DE SEGOVIA, Y Aguilar, Cura perpetuo del Sagrario de la Sta. Iglesia de Cordoba, Catedratico de Teologia Moral en ella, y Examinador Synodàl de su Obispaso

Córdoba, Spain: D. Juan de Medina, c. 1779. Sewn binding. Cream illustrated wraps. Very goodS. 62 pages. 16 x 11 cm. Scarce Cordoba printing of the Papal Letter allowing the Giving of Alms in Place of Lenten Fasting. Due to the American Revolutionary War and the broader global conflict involving Spain, Britain, and the American colonies the Atlantic fishing industry was disrupted and the supply of salt cod was in short supply. The fisheries in Newfoundland and New England were major centers of cod production. When the British Navy's blockade of the American coastline disrupted this industry as well as the occupation of key New England's ports, the supply of salt cod was severely impacted. Another factor in this shortage was the fact that Spain was a key producer of salt, essential for preserving cod. With Spain at war with Britain, supplies of Spanish salt to other countries were curtailed. Salt cod was a vital staple in both Europe and the Americas, especially for sustenance and trade, and particularly during Lent. In light of these circumstances, Spanish King Carlos III sought permission from Pope Pius VI to relax these dietary restrictions. The Pope granted the dispensation during the week of Lent in the years 1779 through 1781, recognizing the exceptional conditions caused by the war and the shortages of fish. This scarce pamphlet includes both the Spanish text of the pope's letter as well as a lengthy commentary by a priest of Cordoba Cathedral. Held by University of Pennsylvania and Cordoba Municipal Library. Housed in charming printed wraps. A few small holes to the wraps, interior clean and crisp. (Inventory #: 4471)