Philomneste junior (pseud. de Pierre-Gustave Brunet) - La Papesse Jeanne. Etude historique et littéraire - 1880
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Rare monograph on Jeanne the Popeess (a 9th-century figure who allegedly became pope by disguising herself as a man), in which the author states that it is a legend.
This historical study was condemned to destruction, according to Gay, by judgment of the Tribunal of the Seine on May 22, 1863, certainly due to a misunderstanding, because 'the author, a learned scholar but religious, presents documents related to Pope Joan, and he expresses the opinion that her story is a popular error and that a woman has never sat on the papal throne' (Gay Lemonnyer, II, 618).
Enlarged and illustrated edition with an engraved woodcut on the frontispiece and a fold-out plate on Chinese paper, engraved on steel.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies (No. 101).
Half-leather lemon binding with corners, smooth back decorated with a title piece and gold logue composition. Gilded head. Cover preserved (without spine).
Condition: rare scuffs on the headcap and corners. Interior clean and fresh. Very good example, untrimmed.
About the author:
Philomneste junior is the pseudonym of Pierre-Gustave Brunet, born and died in Bordeaux (1805-1896). This bibliographer linguist was also known for his studies of regional history. He should not be confused with the bibliophile and scholar Jacques Charles Brunet (1805-1867).
Philomneste Junior (pseudonym of Pierre-Gustave Brunet)
The Pope Joan. A Historical and Literary Study
Brussels, Gay and Doucé, 1880
in-8 (20 x 13 cm); 189 pages.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateRare monograph on Jeanne the Popeess (a 9th-century figure who allegedly became pope by disguising herself as a man), in which the author states that it is a legend.
This historical study was condemned to destruction, according to Gay, by judgment of the Tribunal of the Seine on May 22, 1863, certainly due to a misunderstanding, because 'the author, a learned scholar but religious, presents documents related to Pope Joan, and he expresses the opinion that her story is a popular error and that a woman has never sat on the papal throne' (Gay Lemonnyer, II, 618).
Enlarged and illustrated edition with an engraved woodcut on the frontispiece and a fold-out plate on Chinese paper, engraved on steel.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies (No. 101).
Half-leather lemon binding with corners, smooth back decorated with a title piece and gold logue composition. Gilded head. Cover preserved (without spine).
Condition: rare scuffs on the headcap and corners. Interior clean and fresh. Very good example, untrimmed.
About the author:
Philomneste junior is the pseudonym of Pierre-Gustave Brunet, born and died in Bordeaux (1805-1896). This bibliographer linguist was also known for his studies of regional history. He should not be confused with the bibliophile and scholar Jacques Charles Brunet (1805-1867).
Philomneste Junior (pseudonym of Pierre-Gustave Brunet)
The Pope Joan. A Historical and Literary Study
Brussels, Gay and Doucé, 1880
in-8 (20 x 13 cm); 189 pages.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Religion
Book Title
La Papesse Jeanne. Etude historique et littéraire
Author/ Illustrator
Philomneste junior (pseud. de Pierre-Gustave Brunet)
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1880
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
189
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