Louis-Isaac - Sainte Bible - 1690
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Two volumes of Louis-Isaac Le Maistre de Sacy's French translation of the Sainte Bible from the Vulgate, Paris 1690, Tomes II and IV, leather binding, 18 x 11.5 cm, 559 and 568 pages, in varied condition.
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Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments
Translate into French on the vulgate.
By Monsieur Le Maistre de Sacy.
New edition
From the fund of G. Desprez.
In Paris, at Méquignon junior, bookseller.
and at Le Clerc, bookseller, on Saint-Martin Street.
M. DC C. XC. (1690)
Volumes 2 and 4 of the famous Port-Royal Bible, a major translation carried out by Louis-Isaac Le Maistre de Sacy, one of the most important French Bibles of the 17th century, both in religious and literary terms.
This translation, recognized for its purity of language and classical elegance, profoundly influenced French culture and was widely disseminated under the Ancien Régime.
Volume II (contains)
The Psalms
The Book of Job
The Wisdom Books
A particularly sought-after volume, the Psalms are at the heart of biblical reading and practice.
Volume IV (contains): The New Testament.
An essential part of the collection, an indispensable complement to the volumes of the Old Testament.
18 x 11.5 cm
Volume II: 559 pages
Volume IV: 568 pages
Leather binding
Volume II: correct binding, ornate spine, readable title.
Volume IV: Damaged spine (wear and visible defects)
Clean interior.
Books with variable condition, interior and exterior, showing some fragility.
Well-protected and secure shipment
Delivered in exchange for a signature
Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments
Translate into French on the vulgate.
By Monsieur Le Maistre de Sacy.
New edition
From the fund of G. Desprez.
In Paris, at Méquignon junior, bookseller.
and at Le Clerc, bookseller, on Saint-Martin Street.
M. DC C. XC. (1690)
Volumes 2 and 4 of the famous Port-Royal Bible, a major translation carried out by Louis-Isaac Le Maistre de Sacy, one of the most important French Bibles of the 17th century, both in religious and literary terms.
This translation, recognized for its purity of language and classical elegance, profoundly influenced French culture and was widely disseminated under the Ancien Régime.
Volume II (contains)
The Psalms
The Book of Job
The Wisdom Books
A particularly sought-after volume, the Psalms are at the heart of biblical reading and practice.
Volume IV (contains): The New Testament.
An essential part of the collection, an indispensable complement to the volumes of the Old Testament.
18 x 11.5 cm
Volume II: 559 pages
Volume IV: 568 pages
Leather binding
Volume II: correct binding, ornate spine, readable title.
Volume IV: Damaged spine (wear and visible defects)
Clean interior.
Books with variable condition, interior and exterior, showing some fragility.
Well-protected and secure shipment
Delivered in exchange for a signature
Details
Number of Books
2
Book Title
Louis-Isaac - Sainte Bible
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1690
Height
18 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Language
French
Publisher
Chez Mequignon
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
559
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