Histoires du couvent des dominicains de Lille en Flandre, et de celui des dames dominicaines de la même ville, dites de Sainte Marie de l'Abbiette.

2 parts in 1 vol., 8vo: [10]-129-[1 bl.], [6]-179-[1 bl.-4] pp.

Contemp. marbled calf (sl. rubbed), covers with gilt-ruled frame, gilt-orn. spine, gilt sides, a.e.g. Very good copy.

First edition of this history of the Lille dominicans by the French theologian Richard (1711-1794). He fled Paris after the French Revolution, seeking refuge in Mons, where he was executed by the invading French forces in 1794. 2nd part with separate title and pagination.
Ref. De Theux 675-676.
Prov. Viscount Albert-Philippe of Vaernewyck (1762-1841), lawyer at the Grand Council of Mechelen (bookpl. & biographical note on the author on flyleaf; ref. Linnig 166; n. 3183 from his auction Mechelen 1847). - Roger Laloy (1851-1909), Houplines sugar manufacturer and geologist (bookpl.). - Mod. bookpl.