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Sermons de M. Massillon: Avent

1745ref. 1030H23Paris: La Veuve Estienne & Fils; Jean Herissant 1745 . Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4". None. The first authentic edition of Massillon"s celebrated sermons for the season of Advent published posthumously. In a contemporary full calf binding. The first authentic posthumous edition. Earlier collections of sermons had appeared during Massillon"s lifetime without his approval; the first authentic edition followed his death in 1742. The Avent volume from the first authorised edition of Massillon"s works published in 1745 under the supervision of his nephew Pere Joseph Massillon. Issued in nine separately titled volumes comprising Petit Careme Avent four volumes of Careme Mysteres Panegyriques and Oraisons funebres et professions religieuses. A collection of Massillon"s sermons for the season of Advent including discourses on All Saints death judgement repentance the Virgin and central questions of Christian morality. Jean-Baptiste Massillon 1663-1742 was a French Oratorian priest Bishop of Clermont and one of the most celebrated Catholic preachers of his age. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally generally smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in minor loss to calf. Slight loss to head of spine. Slight worming to front joint. Slight rubbing to boards with one or two light scuff and scratch marks. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Small contemporary ink scribble to front paste down; inscription to verso of front free endpaper removed. Repairs to head of title page; ownership inscription to head. Slight creasing to title page. Small date inscription to foot of rear free endpaper dated 1789. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if slightly age toned with light scattered spotting heavier to fore edge and first and last few leaves. Very Good La Veuve Estienne & Fils; Jean Herissant hardcover

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