[Normandie-Protestantisme] 1-XXX (MALESHERBES) Mémoire sur le mariage des protestants en 1785. Without place or date [1787 in second part], 2 parts in 1 vol in-8 of (2)- 198pp and (4)-178-(2)pp. First edition, predating the Versailles edict of November 7, 1787 instituting civil status for non-Catholics. This copy has been skilfully rebound in full red cloth (late 19th/early 20th century), smooth spine, black calf title-piece. Good copy (the absence of a title page in the first part is normal for this edition). 2-S. BEAUJOUR Essay on the history of the Reformed Church of Caen. Caen, Le Blanc-Hardel et Le Gost-Clérisse, 1877, 1 vol in-8. Contemporary red half-chagrin binding, spine ribbed. Scattered and diffuse foxing, otherwise excellent condition.

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