Methode Facile D'Oraison, Re?duite en Pratique [Easy Method of Prayer, Reduced to Practice]

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Published by Chez Estienne Michallet, 1691

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In French. 1691 first edition Chez Estienne Michallet (Paris) 3 1/4 x 6 inches tall full leather bound with gilt lettering to spine, 111pp. plus table of contents. This pocket-sized prayer volume has been handsomely rebound in black goat, with refreshed endpapers. Minimal shelfwear to covers, with ink marks, minor soiling and foxing to title page. Otherwise, apart from a few pages with minor soiling or slight pencil marginalia, a very good to near fine copy of this rare first edition of an important seventeenth century guide to prayer. OCLC (No. 902157444) locates only one copy at institutions worldwide - at the University of Antwerp. ~FFF~ [1.0P] Francois (Francis) Nepveu (1639-1708) was an acclaimed writer on ascetical subjects, and many of his works have gone through numerous editions in various languages. This work, elaborating Fr. Nepvue's method of prayer, went through more than twelve editions in French and was several times issued in Spanish and English. Nepvue entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus in 1654, when but fifteen years old. Successively professor of Grammar, of Humanities and Rhetoric for six years, and of Philosophy for eight years, he was afterwards employed in the government. Seller Inventory # FFF-0141-199

Bibliographic Details

Title: Methode Facile D'Oraison, Re?duite en ...

Publisher: Chez Estienne Michallet

Publication Date: 1691

Binding: Leather Bound

Condition: Good