By Louis Ellies Du-Pin
Paris   Andre Pralard
8" by 5" [38], 1-801pp
A first edition of this comprehensive history of the church.
By Louis Ellies Du-Pin

1701 Histoire De L'Eglise Et Des Auteurs Ecclesiastiques du Seizie'me Siecle

Paris   Andre Pralard
8" by 5" [38], 1-801pp
A first edition of this comprehensive history of the church.
£95.00
: 1kgs / : 665H7

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First Edition, Leather Binding, Rebound

The first edition first volume of this detailed history that became a five volume set in the years following, 'Histoire de l'Eglise' was written by noted ecclesiastical historian Louis Ellies Du-Pin. A remarkable copy of a remarkable work, this expansive french language book guides readers through the history of the church and those who wrote about it during the sixteenth century. The first volume only in what would become a five volume set. In French language. Inscription to front paste-down: Fabatiers. Contemporary Latin ex libris inscription to title page. A splendid example of Louis Ellies Du-Pin's historical and literary contribution, 'Histoire de l'Eglise' delves deep and thoroughly into ecclesiastical history.

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In contemporary full speckled calf binding, with gilt decoration to the spine. Externally, rubbed to the head and tail of the spine, joints, and extremities, with some bumping to the extremities and handling marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with some minor spotting, offsetting and handling marks throughout.

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