Etudes d'histoire religieuse - Exemplaire de Sainte-Beuve

First edition.
Bradel binding of olive cloth by A. Mertens, date and gilt fillet to foot of spine, dark brown shagreen title piece, covers preserved (covers with small, discreet repairs to versos with adhesive material), top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Ernest Renan to Sainte-Beuve at head of upper cover.
A good copy with practically no foxing.