5 - FLEURY (Father Claude)

FLEURY (Father Claude) Ecclesiastical History. Brussels, Eugène Henry Fricx, 1723–1740. 36 vols., in-12, Light-colored calfskin, cold-stamped fillet framing, decorated ribbed spine, red endpieces, red edges (contemporary binding). Complete collection of this monumental history, covering the early days of Christianity through 1595. Father Fleury—who served as assistant tutor to the grandsons of Louis XIV, confessor to Louis XV, and member of the Academy—devoted 30 years to writing this work. It is illustrated with lovely copper-engraved headpieces. Normal wear on the bindings. FLEURY (Father Claude), Ecclesiastical History. Brussels: Eugène Henry Fricx, 1723–1740. 36 vols.