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3 volumes in-4 (295x230 mm), glazed blond calfskin, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, richly decorated ribbed spine, red morocco title and volume number pieces, interior gilt lace, gilt roulette on the cuts, marbled endpapers , gilt edges (contemporary bindings). Slight wear on the covers, tail caps leveled, head cap of volume I leveled, the joints of the first cover of the three volumes are cracked but solid hinges. Some foxing, especially in volume I.
First edition in French after the first edition of 1730 published in Latin.
Bossuet, bishop of Meaux, comments on the decision of the general assembly of the high clergy to vote for the Declaration of the Four Articles in 1682, which notably had the consequence of restricting papal authority.
Very nice set 66290727
