Polygamia Triumphatrix

Third and best edition of this apology for polygamy, the first dated from 1674 and comprised 96 p., the second was expanded in 1676 to 174 p., this final edition making 565 p. Most major libraries do not possess it, such as the BNF. Graesse, I, 68. Rare.

Contemporary full vellum binding, title in manuscript. Joint cracked at head.

Lyser (1631-1684) devoted his life and fortune in the hope of founding a sect of polygamists, he thus visited Europe, seeking followers and preaching that polygamy is most often a requirement. The book was condemned and numerous copies were burned.