Louis Maimbourg, *history Of Calvinism*, First Edition, 1682

History of Calvinism by Louis Maimbourg
Paris, 1682, published by Mabre Cramoisy
Quarto, bound in full calfskin of the period (26.5x20 cm)
First edition, enhanced with an engraving of Maimbourg’s portrait by Desrochers and illustrated with a frontispiece title page by Sevin, engraved by Gautrel, a title banner by Pollain engraved by Le Pautre, 7 initial letters, and 6 large and beautiful end-piece illustrations, as well as 6 illustrated chapter headings.   
A beautiful edition on fine laid paper with wide margins, exquisitely illustrated
Decorated ribbed spine.  Caps worn. Upper joint split. One corner chipped, scratches, scuffs, and various stains; leather missing from the back cover
Interior shows water stains, sometimes severe, in the middle of the volume on several pages, minor worm damage at the end of the book on a few pages
A good and rare first edition copy despite the noted flaws
A work that caused controversy at the time of its publication and was considered heretical
All questions welcome