[Rarebooks] FS: 1759 Poems for the Coronation of King Carlos III of Spain

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

"Certamen Poetico Compuesto de Nuestro Catholico Monarca Don Carlos III. 
(que Dios prospere) executada en esta Corte el dia 11. de Septiembre de 
1759"

Printed in Madrid in 1759.

A multi-part poem, apparently the winner of a poetic contest to 
celebrate the coronation of King Carlos III of Spain. Charles III 
[1716-1788) reigned in Spain from 1759 to 1788. “As king of Spain 
Charles III tried to rescue his empire from decay through far-reaching 
reforms such as weakening the Church and its monasteries, promoting 
science and university research, facilitating trade and commerce, 
modernizing agriculture and avoiding wars. He never achieved 
satisfactory control over finances, and was obliged to borrow to meet 
expenses. His reforms proved short-lived and Spain relapsed after his 
death, but his legacy lives on to this day” [Nicholas Henderson, 
"Charles III of Spain: An Enlightened Despot," History Today, Nov. 
1968]. Historian Stanley Payne wrote that Charles III "was probably the 
most successful European ruler of his generation. He had provided firm, 
consistent, intelligent leadership. He had chosen capable 
ministers....[his] personal life had won the respect of the people”. 
Uncommon. Several European OCLC locations.

Disbound. 5.5”x8”, 24 pages. Small private library stamp, trimmed a bit 
closely, minor stains. $150

The title page-
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