c1687 French Bible de Royaumont, History of the Old and New Testaments
$ 39.6
Description
c1687 French Bible de Royaumont, History of the Old and New Testaments. Small-format French devotional Bible history commonly known as the Bible de Royaumont, opening with the dedication "A Monseigneur le Dauphin," followed by "L'Histoire de la Sainte Bible," and ending with an "Abrege de la Chronologie Sainte" that reaches page 582 and concludes with "FIN.". Small-format French devotional Bible history commonly known as the Bible de Royaumont, opening with the dedication "A Monseigneur le Dauphin," followed by "L'Histoire de la Sainte Bible," and ending with an "Abrege de la Chronologie Sainte" that reaches page 582 and concludes with "FIN." Missing the title page. The work is traditionally associated with the Sieur de Royaumont name and commonly linked to Nicolas Fontaine of Port-Royal, sometimes also to Le Maistre de Sacy. Rather than a plain biblical text, it presents sacred history in French for moral and devotional instruction, a format that remained popular for generations. This copy is bound in contemporary brown calf with a gilt-decorated spine and red title label reading "Histoire de la Bible." An attractive small shelf format at 7 x 4 x 1.5 inches. Unusual bright golden endpapers. Condition is honest antique condition. Leather rubbed and scuffed overall, with wear at corners and spine ends, including small loss at the tail. Endpapers and pastedowns show age, wear, and toning. Text block toned with scattered stains and edge wear visible in places, but still solid and readable. All books we sell are original copies, we do not sell reproductions. Free shipping, free no questions asked 30 day returns (within USA), eBay Global Shipping Program to other countries.
