"Series Of Arms In 13 Vol. In 4: "abridged Version Of Ecclesiastical History" Bonaventure Racine, 18th"
"Abridged Ecclesiastical History, containing the significant events of each century, with Reflections; 13 Volumes In 4, full calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt iron in the boxes, red morocco titles, marbled guards, red edges, beautiful "Great Arms" on the covers. Magnificent copy, in good condition (unidentified arms with the Starry Tower... First complete collective edition with supplements, notes and clarifications, as well as the important chronological tables at the beginning of each century. The volumes initially appeared from 1748 to 1755, the year of the death of the Author Bonaventure Racine, who belonged to the Jansenist circle, this History includes for the 17th century alone 3 Volumes... These books were printed at the expense of the Company; fascinating work very well mastered by a specialist for an important subject , the foundations of the church and its evolution through the centuries