BOSSUET — Sermon for the Profession of Mme de La Vallière - Lot 41

BOSSUET — Sermon for the Profession of Mme de La Vallière BOSSUET (Jacques-Bénigne). Sermon for the Profession of Mme de La Vallière, Duchess of Vaujour. Paris, “En l’Imprimerie Royale,” MDCLXXVI [1676]. A bibliophile’s edition of the famous sermon delivered by Bossuet on the occasion of the religious profession of Louise de La Vallière, former favorite of Louis XIV. The volume reproduces the design of the 1676 edition, with the title in red and black and the notation “With the King’s approval and privilege.” The verso also reproduces the Excerpt from the King’s Privilege, dated June 15, 1676, and granted to Sébastien Mabre-Cramoisy. Facsimile reprint / modern bibliophile edition, deliberately retaining the address and date of the original. Quarto in loose sheets on strong laid paper, with a cream-colored cloth-covered binding. Particularly fine printing, title in red and black. A good copy, with a few slight marks and foxing.

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