Bernard de MONTFAUCON
Reflexions sur les Constitutions de l'abbaye de La Trappe
Chez Pierre Granseigne|à Ville-Franche [Villefranche-de-Rouergue] 1678|8 x 14.30 cm|relié
Rare edition printed in Villefranche, after the original of 1671 published in Paris. Work attributed to Bernard de Montfaucon but whose authorship is disputed.
Binding in black half-shagreen, late 19th century. Jansenist spine with raised bands, with title and date. Trimmed short on title page.
Bernard de Montfaucon, originally from Roquetaillade, near Limoux, was one of the most erudite men of his time and thereby one of the most famous of his era, notably for his monumental work: antiquity explained in figures. He was a Benedictine, of the congregation of Saint Maur. The abbey of La Trappe, founded by the order of Cistercians was annexed to the domain of the Benedictines. It was
Binding in black half-shagreen, late 19th century. Jansenist spine with raised bands, with title and date. Trimmed short on title page.
Bernard de Montfaucon, originally from Roquetaillade, near Limoux, was one of the most erudite men of his time and thereby one of the most famous of his era, notably for his monumental work: antiquity explained in figures. He was a Benedictine, of the congregation of Saint Maur. The abbey of La Trappe, founded by the order of Cistercians was annexed to the domain of the Benedictines. It was
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