Morin Edgar

1631 · réf. 990F38 — Parisiis: Petri Baillet 1631 . First edition. Leather. Good Only. 9" by 6.5". None. The very scarce first edition of David Chambers's impassioned account of the threat to Catholicism faced by Scotland in the 1500s. In the original Latin.The very scarce first edition of this work.16th century Scottish landowner David Chalmers Lord Ormond's discussion of the 'fortitude learning and piety of the Scots' and complaints about the rise of Protestantism. A strong Catholic he was accused of organising the escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Lochleven Castle.9 A-2N4 2O2. Collated complete.With errata to verso of final leaf. Lacking a front blank.Edited by French theologian and biblical scholar Jean Morin.A fascinating account of the spread of heresy - meaning non-Catholic forms of Christianity - in 16th century Scotland.Including much discussion of the Scottish national character. In a full calf binding. Significant rubbing to back strip and board perimeters with small loss of calf to back strip head. Front joint starting with visual adhesive residue. Front hinge reinforced with tape which is visible to the title page. Rear hinge strained with board a touch tender. Lacking front blank. Internally firmly bound. Title page significantly age toned with spotting. Pages age toned to perimeters with the odd spot. Good Only Petri Baillet hardcover