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33 - [Protestantism]. [Binding]. [Psalms.
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[Protestantism]. [Binding]. [Psalms. French. 1667]. MAROT (Clément); BÈZE (Théodore de). The Psalms of David, set to French verse by Clément Marot and Théodore de Beze. Sold in Charenton by Anthoine Cellier, 1667. In-12, n.p., contemporary fawn sheepskin, spine with 5 raised bands and blank, ornate panels, covers richly decorated with a composition of gilt metalwork across the entire surface, gilt roulette on the edges, gilt edges, 4 silver-plated metal corners, fragment of 2 clasps (spine worn and slightly rubbed, stains on the title page, corner tear with no loss on fol. Aa3). A carefully produced edition of the Psalms in the translation by Clément Marot and Théodore de Bèze, with music. At the beginning of the volume is a Table of Sunday Letters; at the end are several pieces, not all of which are found in every copy; this one contains: The Form of Ecclesiastical Prayers; The Form of Administering Baptism; The Manner of Celebrating Holy Communion; and Marriage; the Catechism; the Confession of Faith; and a Prayer to prepare for Holy Communion. Sign. [] 2, * 4, A–Z 6, Aa–Nn 6, Oo 2, a–c 6, d–e 4, F 2. Early notes and a modern ex-libris stamp on a flyleaf. The binding may have come from the workshop of Antoine Ruette, or from the Charenton workshop.
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About the sale Books from the 15th to the 21st century, most of which are illustrated. Manuscripts. Painters’ autographs. Maps and plans. Atlases. Architectural drawings. Normandy.
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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