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31 - MONTGERON (Louis Basile de). The Truth of the Miracles Perfo…
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Estimate €250 - €300

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MONTGERON (Louis Basile de). The Truth of the Miracles Performed through the Intercession of M. de Pâris, Demonstrated against the Archbishop of Sens. Utrecht, Librairies de la Compagnie, 1737. In-4, 19.5 x 25.5 cm, 4 folios, XXVIII + 32 + 4 + 64 + XXVIII + 80 + XXXVIII + 52 + XXX + 74 + LVI + 56 + XXVIII + 44 + XVIII + 52 + XXVIII + 32 + XX + 28 pp., 1 folio, frontispiece and 19 plates, including one spread across two pages, contemporary binding in brown calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded motifs, title label. An important work on the history of the ‘convulsionaries’ at the tomb of Deacon Pâris in Saint-Médard Cemetery. This affair took a political turn, exacerbated by the dispute between the Jansenists and the Jesuits. Illustrated with 20 fine plates engraved by P. Yvert, depicting the patients before and after their recovery. Good condition. From the library of Gilbert Dufaux (dry-stamped seal on the title page). Foxing on a few leaves. Headbands and corners restored, small tears at the bands. – Expert: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE

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31 - MONTGERON (Louis Basile de). The Truth of the Miracles Perfo… See original version (French)

31 - MONTGERON (Louis Basile de). The Truth of the Miracles Perfo…
See original version (French)