Pierre Emery

New edition decorated with a title headpiece by Scottin and a plate of Phoenician characters.
Contemporary full speckled brown sheep binding. Raised-band spine decorated. Red morocco title label. 4 wormholes at foot, 2 along the upper joint. A tear with loss at foot. Corners slightly bumped. Rubbing.
Excellent erudite study by the Dominican father Calmet on the books of Ezra, Tobit... Archaeological, historical, linguistic commentary... Calmet establishes his commentary according to a Christian and messianic vision, never losing sight of the importance of Hebrew studies.

New expanded edition, the first in two volumes with important tables, published at the Chancellor's request. The original first appeared in 1676; it was continued in this edition by René Le Comte for the supporting documents for the period 1676-1705, furthermore the material compiled by Tessereau was entirely reworked for this new edition.
Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with six raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as red morocco title and volume labels. All edges speckled red. Spine worn (lacking headcaps and with losses to the sheep). Scuffing and corners slightly bumped. Contemporary bookplate pasted on pastedowns.
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