17th Century Literature

1697 Holy Virgin Mary Catholic Church Offices Missal Breviary Prayers & Hymns

A fine, late 17th-century printing of the Catholic Divine Office. This work, edited and collected by Elie Josset, features liturgical texts and prayers for holy days, hymns and psalms, daily prayer time, and the functions of the Mass. It is printed in both Latin and French and features six full-page engravings – a beautiful work.

Item number: #9868
Price: $499
Catholic Church
L'office de la sainte Vierge en latin et en françois : avec des instructions pour passer chrétiennement la journée, & pour faire saintement toutes ses actions pendant tout le cours de l'année : dédié à Madame la Dauphine.
A Paris : chez Elie Josset, 1697.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[24], 605, [11]
o 6 engraved plates
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Language: French
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Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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1698 1ed Harlequin Plays of Regnard & Fatouville Hotel Bourgogne French Theatre
'Le Theatre Italien' is a late 17th-century collection of French plays; however, unlike other collections from this era, this work includes plays and scenes that are not found in any other compilation. Jacques Xuaur collected scenes from French plays that were performed at the Hotel de Bourgogne Theatre in Paris. The following works are featured in this book:
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Nolant de Fatouville 'Harlequin' plays
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'Lingere du Palais'
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'Mercure Galant'
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'Protee'
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'Empereur dans la Lune'
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'Jason'
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'Colombine Avocat'
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'La Fille Savante'
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'Le Banqueroutier'
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Jean Francois Regnard plays
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'Delosme de Montchenay'
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'Le Divorce'
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'Trifle of the Vulcan'
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'Harlequin Sophi of Persia'
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And others
Item number: #11272
Price: $599
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Le Théâtre italien, ou Recueil de toutes les scènes françoises qui ont été jouées sur le Théâtre italien de l'Hôtel de Bourgogne.
A la… Read More

1678 Architecture Jean le Pautre Italian Alcoves French Arches Arabesque Doors

Jean Le Pautre was a 17th-century French engraver known for his architectural designs. "Italian Alcoves" is a collection of Pautre's work – engraved views of his arches, bannisters, doorways, columns, arches, statues, and great halls, all in arabesque style.
Item number: #12640
Price: $950
PAUTRE, Jean le

Alcoves à l'Italienne. Nouvellement inventées et gravées par J. le Pautre
Paris: Chez Jollain, 1678.

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· Collation: Complete
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20 engraved plates
· Language: French
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~ 8in X 11.5in (20cm x 29cm)
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1675 Martyrology Romanum Pope Gregory XIII Catholic Breviary Bible Calendar
An exceptional 17th-century work on the history of martyrology in Catholic Church. This work is a collection of short biographical and historical sketches of Catholic popes, martyrs, and saints from throughout the history of Catholicism. This Latin edition was published in Lyon by Gregoire and Valfray – the first known Valfray edition.
Item number: #14506
Price: $499
New Testament
Le Martyrologe romain : mis en lumière par le commandement du pape Grégoire XIII, revu & augmenté de l'authorité de Clément X.
A Lyon : chez Jean Grégoire & Pierre Valfray, 1675.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[12], 420, [64]
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
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1682 History of Theodosius I Roman Empire Pagan v Christianity ROME Olympics
Esprit Fléchier was a 17th-century French author who composed two important historical works – the histories of Cardinal Ximenes and Emperor Theodosius I – which are known to be highly accurate and insightful. While known primarily for his written sermons, spiritual memoires, and religious writings, these historical works have been Flechier's most desirable works.
This book, 'Histoire de Theodose le Grand', covers the life and political reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule the entire the Roman Empire and played a critical role in the establishment of Christianity in the Empire and banned pagan rituals which were common in both Roman and Greek cultures. Theodosius is also remembered for prohibiting the holding of Olympic Games following the games of 393 AD (for the association with pagan rituals).
This 1682 third edition is more complete and extensive than the first edition.

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1675 Pliny the Younger Panegyricus Emperors Trajan & Domitian ROME Military
Pliny the Younger, one of the most notable 1st-century historians, is best remembered for his written works and orations. His best-known, and still widely popular work is his 'Epistles', which was a series of personal letters to other Roman figures. They give an important view of Roman everyday life as well as an interesting perspective on Pliny's views against Christianity.
In addition to his letters, Pliny is remembered by his only known oration – 'Panegyricus'. 'Panegyricus' was a speech given to the Senate describing Emperor Trajan, his administrative actions, views on justice, military discipline, and commerce. He compares Trajan to other figures most notably Emperor Domitian. This 1675 edition was published in Lugduni Batavorum by Hackiana and includes notes and annotations by Dominique Baudius.

Item number: #20227
Price: $499
PLINY the Younger
C. PlinI Panegyricus liber Trajano dictus : cum annotationibus antehac… Read More

1676 Destruction of Babylon Scipione Errico Italian Renaissance Poetry Abbasid
Scipione Errico was a 17th-century Italian lyrical writer known for his poems, madrigals, and odes. One of his largest works was his epic poem 'The Destruction of Babylon'
which was written as an allegory through stories of the Abbasid Caliphate, of combat and war, the reign of Sultan Saladin of Egypt and Syria, the Catholic Church and the Vatican, pagan kings, and much more.
Item number: #20352
Price: $599
ERRICO, Scipione
La Babilonia distrvtta : poema heroic
Roma: con Licenza de Superiori, 1676

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [16], 26, 237, [7]
· Language: Italian
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~5.25in X 3in (13.5cm x 7.5cm)
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1624 ENGLISH Jerusalem Delivered Tasso CRUSADES Godfrey of Bouillon Edw Fairfax

"All he regarded; but in Syria most,
He mark'd the leaders of the Christian host:

That eye, whose penetrating glances dart
To each deep secret of the human heart"
– Torquato Tasso, Jerusalem Delivered, canto I

Originally written in 1575, Torquato Tasso's famous "Jerusalem Delivered" tells a mythical story of the First Crusade complete with Christian Knights battling Muslim warriors. This rare 1624 English edition was translated by Edward Fairfax, published in London, and published with the title 'Godfrey of Boulogne' named after the 11th-century French crusader and title central figure of Tasso's tale.
Item number: #21018
Price: $750
TASSO, Torquato
Godfrey of Boulogne: or The recouerie of Ierusalem
London: Printed by Iohn Bill, printer to the Kings most Excellent Maiesty, 1624.

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[20], 392
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Wanting p. 169-180
· References: STC 23699
· Language: English
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1694 1ed Francis Bacon Natural History Sylva Sylvarum Sapientia Complete Works

"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."
― Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon, one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery, scientific method, and the scientific revolution, he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.

This impressive 1694 first edition of the works of Bacon includes his most famous treatises including 'Sylva Sylvarum', 'Historia Naturalis', 'History of King Henry VII', and 'De Sapientia Veterum', as well as many, many others. And while the contents of this work are desirable, the impressive vellum-bound, folio tome makes this work a truly remarkable piece!

Item number: #21322
Price: $950

BACON, Francis

Francisci Baconi ... opera omnia, cum novo eoque insigni augmento tractatuum hactenus ineditorum, & ex idiomate anglicano in Latinum sermonem… Read More

Folio Society, 2009. Hardcover. As New. Books unread and in crisp, clean and collectable condition/Insignificant rubbing on slipcase. Limited Edition No. 1,571 of 1,980. This is a very large and heavy edition.

1684 ROME History by Dutch Paulus Merula LAW Seneca Valerius Maximus LIVY Popes

Paulus Merula was a 16th-century Dutch historian best-known for his expositions on Rome. In 1684, many of his works were published in Lugdunum Batavorum by Meersche and Vivie who included his histories of Rome and the Roman church with emphasis on Roman priests, Roman law, politics and elections, with references to iconic Roman writers such as Valerius Maximus, Livy, and Seneca.

Item number: #22450
Price: $550

MERULA, Paulus

Pauli G.F.P.N. Merulæ J.C. dum viveret in Acad. Lugd. Batavor. historiarum professoris & D.D. ordinum Hollandiæ Frisiæque Borealis historiographi Opera varia posthuma

Leyden : Ex officina Petri a Meersche, 1684.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [28], 144, [6], 55, [7], 288, [6], 49, [5]
o Includes engraved title page and folding portrait
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8in X 6.5in (20.5cm x 16.5cm)
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1686 Biblia Sacra Vulgate Holy BIBLE Sixtus V Apocrypha Guillimin Lyon France

A very rare, mid-17th-century Vulgate Biblia Sacra published in 1686 by Petri Guillimin. This edition contains a beautiful, engraved title page with allegorical Bible scenes. In addition to the Old and New Testaments, this edition contains books of the Apocrypha.

Item number: #22701
Price: $750

Biblia Sacra

Biblia sacra vulgatae editionis Sixti V. Pont. Max. jussu recognita atque edita versiculis distincta

Lugduni: Petri Guillimin, 1686.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], 959, [1]
· Provenance: Handwritten – Petri Ludovici Theodolpi Boulland
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~7.5in X 4.75in (19cm x 12cm)

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1698 Louis Moreri Historical Dictionary RARE Encyclopedia French 4v HUGE FOLIOS

Originally published in 1674, Louis Moreri's "Grand Dictionaire Historique" was an encyclopedia focused on historical and biographical articles. The original French and this English edition were critical in giving rise to more important dictionaries, such as Pierre Bayle's "Critical Dictionary."

While this work was highly influential during its time, it was eventually replaced as the preeminent reference work when Diderot's 'Encyclopedia' was printed, but not before going through nearly 20 editions. This 1698 French edition is one of the earliest of this landmark encyclopedia and is notable for being an enormous, four-volume set! Absolutely huge!

Item number: #23266
Price: $1950

MORERI, Louis

Le grand dictionaire historique, ou Le mêlange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane qui contient en abrégé les vies et les actions remarquables des patriarches, des juges, des empereurs

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1699 Existence of DEMONS Binet PAGAN Occult Witchcraft Bekker Superstition Idols

Benjamin Binet's "Pagan Theology" is a rare, 17th-century survey of pagan religions, pagan idols and gods, and the existence of demons and devils. Binet wanted to publish a thorough response to Balthasar Bekker's beliefs on superstitions and powers of witchcraft in Europe. He also discusses and proves the existence of demons by examining non-Christian religions, particularly those found in the Old Testament.

Item number: #24083
Price: $599

BINET, Benjamin

Idée générale de la théologie payenne, servant de réfutation au système de M. Bekker touchant l'existence et l'opération des démons

Amsterdam: Du Fresne, 1699.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [12], 227
· Language: French
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~5.25in X 3in (13.5cm x 7.5cm)

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London: Thomas Thorpe (Oakland: Octavo), 1609; 2003. 1st edition. No Binding. New/No Jacket (as issued). Digital facsimile (in electronic PDF format on CD-ROM disc; not a printed book) of one of only thirteen surviving copies of the 1609 first edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets, from the Grenville Library at the British Library. This milestone of digital publishing and preservation, part of the acclaimed Octavo Digital Editions series, presents the entire work, including binding, in unprecedented resolution and fidelity (may be magnified at up to 300% of original size), with full searchable transcription (which allows searching of text in the book images), and introductory commentary by Shakespeare scholar Arthur Freeman, bibliographical information, and a detailed account of the copy's provenance. Unsold original stock, minor storage wear.