La pénitence des beuveurs.

12mo: 72 pp. (some browning).

Contemp. calf, triple gilt border on covers, gilt orn. spine with 5 raised bands (joints split), red leather title label, gilt sides, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, a.e.g.

Rare and curious booklet about the appropriate way to fight the temptations of alcohol. Published with the approval of the bishop of Le Mans and doctors of theology, this manual, mainly used by confessors, describes the various aspects of drunkenness and discusses ways to combat it.
Ref. BnF. - Graesse V:191. - Vicaire 673. - Not in COPAC.
Prov. A.L.S. (bookpl.).