1714 2vol Histoire du Concile de Constance Jaques Lenfant Illus 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! Histoire du Concile de Constance, Tiree Principalement d'Auteurs qui ont Assiste au Concile Jacques Lenfant 1714 Pierre Humbert : Amsterdam 10" by 8" [8], XLVIII, 432; 433-816pp SUMMARY The first edition of this French historical work reflecting on the Council of Constance. Illustrated throughout, with beautifully engraved portrait plates. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The council ended the Western Schism, a long lasting split within the Catholic Church, by despoing or accepting the resignation of papal claimants and electing Pope Martin V. The council also condemned the theologian and philosopher Jan Hus as a heretic, and ordered his execution in 1415 due to his ideas of church reform. Written by Jacques Lenfant. Lenfant was a French Protestant chaplain and author of many works on church history. His works include 'Histoire du Concile de Pise', and 'Histoire de la guerre des Hussites et du Concile de Basle'. Prior owner's signature to the title page of both volumes, Arnaud de Toroy. Engraved title pages to both volumes. With sixteen plates to the first volume, and three to the second. Collated, complete. With the signatures *4, a-f4, a-3h4 [1], 3i-5k4. A bright copy of this work. CONDITION In uniform full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the joints and extremities. Small losses to the head of both spines and to the tail of spine to volume II. Volume I is lacking spine labels. Splits to joints. Small loss to the leather of front board to volume II. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Tidemarks to pages 433-455 to volume II, not affecting the text. The odd spots to pages. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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