MORNAY (Philippe, de) - Lot 668

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MORNAY (Philippe, de) - Lot 668
MORNAY (Philippe, de) Of the truth of the Christian religion against the atheists, epicureans, pagans, Jews, mahumedists, & other infidels. Antwerp, Plantin, 1682. In-8 : 16f., 774pp. Old soft vellum soiled, handwritten title on spine, closing ties missing. Enclosed : - [LE MAITRE DE CLAVILLE (Charles François Nicolas)] : Traité du vrai Mérite de l'Homme, considéré dans tous les âges & dans toutes les conditions Amsterdam, Compagnie, 1738. 2 volumes in-12 : 2f. 269pp / 1f. 298pp, 1f. Contemporary brown basane, spine ribbed and ornamented, 2 headpieces damaged, blond title and black endpapers, cold fillet framing the boards, rubbing, gilt roulette on the edges, dull corners, marbled edges. An essay that mixes moral philosophy, education and civility had a great success in the 18th century. The original was published in Antwerp, by Plantin in 1581. Philippe de Mornay was one of the most important Protestant figures of the second half of the 16th century. A close advisor to Henry III of Navarre (the future king Henry IV), he carried out many important diplomatic missions in France and abroad. He actively contributed to the preparation of the Edict of Nantes. This treatise describes the main foundations of the Christian faith in conformity with the Protestant precepts. Provenance: Printed bookplate A. Le Mareschal, Beauvais.
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