Des divines institutions contre les gentils et idolatres [...].

16mo: [32]-653-[1] pp. (some min. browning).

Contemp. blind-ruled calf, spine with raised bands, a.e.g., gaufered (corners and spine def., some wormholes on lower cover).

2nd ed. (1st 1542) by the teacher of rhetoric and early Christian author Lactantius (c. 250-325), best known for his apologetic works. In this treatise, his most important work, he intended to establish the reasonableness and truth of Christianity to pagan critics.
Ref. Pettegree (FB) 32422. - USTC 6771. - Baudrier X:118.
Prov. Ms. entry on title.