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ALBERE (Erasmus). The Alcoran of the Cordeliers, both in Latin and in French, that is to say, a collection of the most notable blunders and blasphemies of those who dared to compare Saint Francis to Jesus Christ. Amsterdam, Aux Dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. 2 volumes in-12 of [22]-396 and [4]-419-1bl. pages, long-grained lemon morocco, gilt chain framing the boards, spine decorated, gilt edges (Bozérian Jeune). Violent satire against the book of Barthelemi of Pisa which compared the life of Saint Francis with that of Jesus Christ. New edition translated by Conrad Bade, illustrated with an engraved title, 2 frontispieces, a folding genealogical table and 18 BEAUTIFUL off-text figures engraved in intaglio by Bernard Picart (Brunet I, 152 - Cohen, 5 - Barbier I, 93). Attached in an identical binding: [VIGNIER (Nicolas)]. Légende dorée ou sommaire de l'histoire des frères mendians de l'Ordre de S. Dominique et de S. François. Amsterdam, Aux Dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. In-12 of [24]-214 pages. Edition reprinted from the Leiden edition of 1608 (Barbier II, 1080). Beautiful set of 3 volumes finely bound by François Bozerian, one of the best bookbinders of his time. Provenance: Edouard Moura Library (ex-libris).
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ALBERE (Erasmus). The Alcoran of the Cordeliers, both in Latin and in French, that is to say, a collection of the most notable blunders and blasphemies of those who dared to compare Saint Francis to Jesus Christ. Amsterdam, Aux Dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. 2 volumes in-12 of [22]-396 and [4]-419-1bl. pages, long-grained lemon morocco, gilt chain framing the boards, spine decorated, gilt edges (Bozérian Jeune). Violent satire against the book of Barthelemi of Pisa which compared the life of Saint Francis with that of Jesus Christ. New edition translated by Conrad Bade, illustrated with an engraved title, 2 frontispieces, a folding genealogical table and 18 BEAUTIFUL off-text figures engraved in intaglio by Bernard Picart (Brunet I, 152 - Cohen, 5 - Barbier I, 93). Attached in an identical binding: [VIGNIER (Nicolas)]. Légende dorée ou sommaire de l'histoire des frères mendians de l'Ordre de S. Dominique et de S. François. Amsterdam, Aux Dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. In-12 of [24]-214 pages. Edition reprinted from the Leiden edition of 1608 (Barbier II, 1080). Beautiful set of 3 volumes finely bound by François Bozerian, one of the best bookbinders of his time. Provenance: Edouard Moura Library (ex-libris).
