The History Of Bossuet—19th Century—4 Volumes

The History of Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, was compiled from the original manuscripts by Cardinal Louis-François de Bausset and printed on several occasions by the printer J.-A. Lebel in 4 volumes.

Author: Louis-François de Bausset (cardinal, Peer of France, and member of the Académie française).
Printer: J.-A. Lebel (listed as the King’s Printer).
This copy bears the ex-libris stamp of Marquis A.T. du Prat (Antoine-Théodore du Prat, 1775–1855), a renowned bibliophile and descendant of the Chancellor to Francis I.
An exceptional provenance that attests to the quality and condition of this collection. This stamp (known as a mark of provenance or a stamped ex-libris) serves as historical evidence.
It signifies that these books belonged to the private library of Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat.
Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat (1775–1855) was a French aristocrat and a direct descendant of the famous Chancellor Antoine Duprat (the all-powerful minister of Francis I).
The Marquis was a scholar and a passionate collector. He spent much of his life rebuilding the family library and collecting high-caliber religious, historical, and literary works. His trademark: To mark his ownership, he had his name stamp or coat of arms affixed to the title pages or endpapers of his books.
In good used condition; additional photos or a WhatsApp video can be provided upon request.
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