[LE CLERC (Pierre)]. - Lot 80

[LE CLERC (Pierre)]. Renversement de la religion et des loix divines & humaines par toutes les bulles & brefs donnés depuis près de 200 ans contre Baïus, Jansénius... Rome, s.n., 1756. 2 volumes in a large in-8, fawn calf, gilt fillet and corner finial, interior garland, vellum endpapers (Purgold). First edition of this compilation of most of the anti-Augustinian provisions adopted by the Holy See since the condemnation of the humanist and theologian Baïus (1513-1589). A very handsome typographical edition printed in small type, in long lines or on double columns, adorned with bands, culs-de-lampe and typographical ornaments. Copy of the bookseller Antoine-Augustin Renouard (1765-1853). Spine reapplied.