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84 - LE MAISTRE DE SACY (Louis). THE BOOK OF GENESIS translated i…
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Estimate €60 - €80
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LE MAISTRE DE SACY (Louis). THE BOOK OF GENESIS translated into French. With an explanation of the literal and spiritual meanings. P. Josset, 1682. In-8, garnet morocco, covers decorated with fleurs-de-lis in the corners and framed with gilt fillets, ribbed spine decorated with gilt scrolls and fleurs-de-lis, gilt title, ornate mouldings and caps, gilt edges (contemporary binding); portrait, (39) ff., 960 pp. Scattered light foxing. 17th-century edition of the Book of Genesis in the translation by Louis-Isaac Lemaistre, Sieur de Sacy (1613–1684), a theologian associated with Port-Royal, whose translation of the Bible is highly regarded. It is adorned on the frontispiece with a BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT of Le Maistre de Sacy by Nanteuil, engraved on steel on heavy vellum by Antoine Masson. Wood-engraved title vignette. A BEAUTIFUL COPY in decorated morocco leather of the period.
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Auction time 11/12/2026 at 2:00 PM
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