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Oeuvres Choisies de Bossuet in Five Volumes
Jaques-Benigne Bossuet
1868-1877
Librairie Hachette Et Cie. : Paris
7.5" by 4.5"
xxiv, 430pp; [4], 466pp; [4], 462pp; [4], 473pp; [4], 537pp
SUMMARY
Some uncommon editions of this collection of works by Jaques-Benigne Bossuet in full morocco bindings.
Leather Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs2 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
A set of Oeuvres Choisies de Bossuet in full straight grain morocco bindings.
The works of Bossuet, complete in five beautifully bound uniform volumes.
Published by Librairie Hachette Et Cie. in the mid to late nineteenth century.
Jaques-Benigne Bossuet was a French theologian from the seventeenth century best known for his sermons and addresses. He believed in the divine right of Kings and political absolutism. He wrote many works on religion and philosophy.
Prior owner’s bookplates to the front pastedowns of each volume. From the library of Thomas Benfield Harbottle.
These are reprint editions published at varying dates: Volume I, 1877; Volume II, 1872; Volume III, 1872; Volume IV, 1871; Volume V, 1868.
CONDITION
In full straight grain morocco bindings. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. The spines are rubbed somewhat Prior owners book plates to the first paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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