Les Confessions de S. Augustin. Traduites en Francois par Monsieur Arnauld d Andilly. D Andilly, Robert Arnauld Collectibles Room

Les Confessions de S. Augustin. Traduites en Francois par Monsieur Arnauld d Andilly. Printed in Paris by Chez Pierre le Petit. 1656. 600 pp. 6 x 3.5 . 16mo. Hardcover contemporary full leather. As-is, with some instances of scuffing, light staining, and losses to boards and spine. Loss of end pages at front and rear. Cracking to parts of text block towards front, with pages 17-64 mostly detached. Holes to title page. Assorted markings and inscriptions. Staining remnants throughout parts of book. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce 17th Century work. Robert Arnauld d Andilly (1589-1674) was a French Councillor of State in the court of Marie de Medici, as well as a prominent poet and writer in 17th Century French classicism. A wonderful piece for restoration and rebinding.