Histoire de Manichee et du Manicheisme (Complete 2 Volume Set) First Edition
Amsterdam: J. Frederic Bernard, 1734 / 1739. First Edition. Hardcover. This set is "the first critical study of Manichaeism." [Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church]. French text. Complete 2-Volume Set. Professional hinge repair on Volume 2. New leather labels. Full calf bindings with decorative gilt on spines. Five raised bands per volume. All edges stained red. Marbled endpapers. Illustration on title pages. A few other illustrations. lxxvi, 594pp. xxxiv, 806pp. Spines slightly darkened. Places of mild rubbing to bindings. Inner hinges barely starting. Front outer joints starting. Even so, covers are holding strong. Several pages contain writing, notes, or marks (some previous library stamps). Moderate foxing. A very nice set of rare and collectible books. Very Good.
Item #063958
Price: $950.00