4 volumes. With woodcut publisher's device on title pages, extra illustrated title page in volume 3, and floriated initials throughout. 13x7.5 cm (5x3"), full period vellum, spines numbered in ink. Second Edition. Among the more significant works of this prolific author and French church historian. Expelled from the Society of Jesus in 1681 by Pope Innocent XI, the Catholic Encyclopedia describes Maimbourg's writings as "remarkable for their elegant diction, are of little value, because somewhat untrustworthy." Bookplates of Edith L. Dohrmann on front pastedowns, ink signatures of previous owner on title pages.
4 volumes. With woodcut publisher's device on title pages, extra illustrated title page in volume 3, and floriated initials throughout. 13x7.5 cm (5x3"), full period vellum, spines numbered in ink. Second Edition. Among the more significant works of this prolific author and French church historian. Expelled from the Society of Jesus in 1681 by Pope Innocent XI, the Catholic Encyclopedia describes Maimbourg's writings as "remarkable for their elegant diction, are of little value, because somewhat untrustworthy." Bookplates of Edith L. Dohrmann on front pastedowns, ink signatures of previous owner on title pages.
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
