Jacques Benigne Bossuet. - Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux - 1688
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Lovely example of a false imprint - a Catholic work printed in Protestant Amsterdam.
BOSSUET, Jacques Benigne, Bisschop van Condom
Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux. Uytgegeven door order van den Doorluchtigen heer. [bound with] Cathechismus van de feest-dagen en andere Hoogtijden en plegtiheden van de Kerk.
t'Antwerpen: Frederik van Metelen, 1688.
An attractive copy of this First edition in Dutch. Original vellum binding, Black titles to the spine state "Categismus van de Bisschop van Condom." Slight rubbing to the vellum only.
Half title. Attractive vignette of the appearance of the Holy Spirit to the apostles to the title page. Ornate initials and decorations to some pages. This is a work in two parts. The catechism of the Bishop of Condom, together with the catechism for holy days, Holy Sunday (Easter Sunday) and parish mass. Text in Dutch. Internally clean and tidy, the binding is slightly shaken, but overall in good, sound condition. An old archival tape repair to reinforce one gather. The only authorisations are those of the Paris edition, carried over: Bossuet's own approbation, signed 'Bénigne, É. de Meaux', and the French royal privilege, reprinted in French at the end. Neither had any force outside France, and there is no Antwerp or Brussels approbation. This is consistent with the Catharijneconvent's attribution of the printing to Amsterdam.
[20], [i], 246, [viii], 122, [iv]. pp 140 by 190mm (5½ by 7½ inches).
Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 65540156. Although this work can be found in a number of libraries, these are all in the Low Countries. None in France, the UK or USA.
Bossuet, the "Eagle of Meaux", tutor to the Dauphin and the most formidable Catholic controversialist of his age, issued his catechism in 1687, two years after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. It quickly became a model for diocesan catechisms across Europe, and this translation followed within a year. The spine still calls him "Bisschop van Condom", the title under which Dutch readers knew him from his widely translated Exposition de la doctrine catholique (1671). The Antwerp imprint is probably fictitious: the Museum Catharijneconvent records the publisher as Amsterdam (BCNI 14776). If so, this is a Catholic catechism printed in the Protestant Dutch Republic under a false imprint.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Lovely example of a false imprint - a Catholic work printed in Protestant Amsterdam.
BOSSUET, Jacques Benigne, Bisschop van Condom
Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux. Uytgegeven door order van den Doorluchtigen heer. [bound with] Cathechismus van de feest-dagen en andere Hoogtijden en plegtiheden van de Kerk.
t'Antwerpen: Frederik van Metelen, 1688.
An attractive copy of this First edition in Dutch. Original vellum binding, Black titles to the spine state "Categismus van de Bisschop van Condom." Slight rubbing to the vellum only.
Half title. Attractive vignette of the appearance of the Holy Spirit to the apostles to the title page. Ornate initials and decorations to some pages. This is a work in two parts. The catechism of the Bishop of Condom, together with the catechism for holy days, Holy Sunday (Easter Sunday) and parish mass. Text in Dutch. Internally clean and tidy, the binding is slightly shaken, but overall in good, sound condition. An old archival tape repair to reinforce one gather. The only authorisations are those of the Paris edition, carried over: Bossuet's own approbation, signed 'Bénigne, É. de Meaux', and the French royal privilege, reprinted in French at the end. Neither had any force outside France, and there is no Antwerp or Brussels approbation. This is consistent with the Catharijneconvent's attribution of the printing to Amsterdam.
[20], [i], 246, [viii], 122, [iv]. pp 140 by 190mm (5½ by 7½ inches).
Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 65540156. Although this work can be found in a number of libraries, these are all in the Low Countries. None in France, the UK or USA.
Bossuet, the "Eagle of Meaux", tutor to the Dauphin and the most formidable Catholic controversialist of his age, issued his catechism in 1687, two years after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. It quickly became a model for diocesan catechisms across Europe, and this translation followed within a year. The spine still calls him "Bisschop van Condom", the title under which Dutch readers knew him from his widely translated Exposition de la doctrine catholique (1671). The Antwerp imprint is probably fictitious: the Museum Catharijneconvent records the publisher as Amsterdam (BCNI 14776). If so, this is a Catholic catechism printed in the Protestant Dutch Republic under a false imprint.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Religion
Book title
Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux
Author/ Illustrator
Jacques Benigne Bossuet.
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1688
Height
14 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
19 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
t'Antwerpen: Frederik van Metelen
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
368
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