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LIBRARY OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF BORDEAUX, FRANÇOIS D’ESCOUBLEAU…
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LIBRARY OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF BORDEAUX, FRANÇOIS D’ESCOUBLEAU…
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Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
LIBRARY OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF
BORDEAUX, FRANÇOIS D’ESCOUBLEAU DE
SOURDIS (1574–1628).
The Life and Works of Saint John Chrysostom, in Latin and Greek,
dedicated to the Rev. His Excellency Sourdisio, Bishop of Bordeaux,
Primate of Aquitaine, published by Simon Millangius,
Royal Printer, 1601, by Royal Privilege, in-4°
(175x115 mm), contemporary calfskin binding, embossed with the
gilded coat of arms of the Archbishop of Bordeaux (1599–1628), Cardinal,
founder of the College of the Irish in Bordeaux, in the centre of
each cover, within a border of a broad lace pattern of flowers
and foliage adorned at each corner with a flower; plain spine decorated
with the same motif as on the covers; gilt edges; endpaper
in white paper. Restoration, wear to the corners, missing
fastening cords, but in good overall condition.
Reference: a copy is held at the BNF [References: CG, LV, 992. -
CG, LXXVII, 703].
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