Description:
Cellot, Louis (1588-1658) De Hierarchia et Hierarchis Libri IX., in a Jesuit Prize Binding Dated 1666. Rouen: Joannes le Boullenger, 1641. First edition, folio, engraved portrait of Pope Urban VIII opposite title, typographical title page printed in red and black with engraved Jesuit emblem above the imprint; lengthy signed and sealed presentation inscription dated 1666 and mentioning the student and Louis XIV on ffep; bound in full tan sheepskin tooled all over with gilt fleur-de-lis with the arms of Louis XIV (back top outside corner of binding damaged),a.e.g., some water staining, 13 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.
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Estimate $500-700
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