Author: Saint Augustine
Title: Sermons de S. Augustin Sur Les Pseaumes, Traduits En Francois
Description: Paris, Chez Pierre Le Petit, 1683 . Leather. The first two volumes only of a very scarce late seventeenth century French language edition of the writings of Saint Augustine. A French language edition of Augustine's sermons.The first two volumes only of this very scarce seven volume set, in which the writings of the Catholic saint, a theologian of Berber origins, are translated into French.With the register [2], a-e8, A-2R8, 2S4; [2], A-2X8. Collated, complete. With the stamp of the St Augustine Abbey, Ramsgate, to the title page and final leaf of each volume, and their bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Library markings to tail of volume I back strip.The first two volumes only of a very scarce work. In full calf bindings. Significant losses to back strips, with head of volume II and tail of volume I back strip detaching. Joints starting. Front board of volume I somewhat tender, with boards otherwise generally firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, generally firmly bound. Library stamp to title page and final leaf of each volume. Pages age toned, with the odd spot and area of discolouration. Worming to the tail of each leaf of volume II, up to leaf I3, not affecting text. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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