232 - MINUCIUS FELIX, Marcus. *The Octavius*. Translated by M. d'Ablancourt.

MINUCIUS FELIX, Marcus. *The Octavius*. Translated by M. d'Ablancourt. A fine copy of this text, composed in the 2nd or 3rd century by the Church Father Minutius Felix, presented here in the French translation by Nicolas Perrot d’Ablancourt. Paris, Widow of Jean Camusat and Pierre Le Petit, 1646. In-12 (130 x 80 mm), light-colored half-basane, ribbed spine decorated with gilded fleurons, black title label (later binding). 7 unnumbered folios, 126 pages, and 2 unnumbered folios; title vignette; a few headpieces and initials. Minor scuffing; rare discoloration. French edition of the Christian apologetic work by the Roman author Minucius Felix, translated by Nicolas Perrot d’Ablancourt (1606–1664). Composed in the 2nd or 3rd century by the Church Father Minucius Felix, the *Octavius* is a dialogue that attempts to reconcile Christian thought with the philosophical approach. Handwritten bookplate on the title page. A pleasant copy with a clean and fresh interior.