Live auction - Lot 1313
[Bible commentary]
Expositio litteralis et moralis sancti Evangelii Jesu Christi secundum quatuor evangelistas.
Paris, Jean Anisson, 1703
€ 150 / 200
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Lot description
Folio: [16] pp.-1464-[32] col.
Contemp. sheep, gilt arms on covers, elaborately gilt spine with 6 raised bands (skilfully repaired). Good copy.
First edition of this extensive Gospel commentary by the Paris theology professor Noël Alexandre (1639-1724), dedicated to Pope Clemens XI. Engr. ill. showing papal arms on â3r. Woodcut arms of France on title. Woodcut head and tailpieces and initials. Printed in 2 col.
Ref. BnF.
Prov. I.F.K. L.B. de Bebenbourg, chancellor of the Elector of Cologne (contemp. gilt arms on covers and engr. armorial bookpl.). - Libr. stamp on title.