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39 - BOÈCE and CERIZIERS, René de. *The Consolations of Philosoph…
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BOÈCE and CERIZIERS, René de. *The Consolations of Philosophy and Theology*. Paris, Veuve Jean Camusat, and Pierre Petit, 1647. In-12 (12.5 x 8 cm), vellum with overcover (contemporary binding). 11 ff. 145 pp. – 12 ff. 307 pp.; engraved title page dated 1648. Tarnished vellum. Provenance: the library of J. H. Scrive-Loyer (ex-libris). New edition of Ceriziers’ translation. Father René de Ceriziers (1609–1662) entered the Society of Jesus at a very young age and subsequently taught literature and philosophy. He served as chaplain to the Duke of Orléans and later as an adviser to Louis XIV. Father Ceriziers’ translation of Boethius’s work (first published in 1636) is followed by his *Consolation of Theology*. A well-preserved copy in its period vellum binding.
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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