Morney,Philip [Philippe de Mornay, seigneur du Plessis-Marly 1549-1623]
Title
THE MYSTERIE OF INIQUITIE: That is to say, The Historie of the Papacie ..Where is also defended the right of Emperours, Kings, and Christian Princes .. by Philip Morney .. Englished by Samson Lennard.
PlacePub
London
Publisher
Printed by Adam Islip, first edition in English
Date
1612
Illustrations
Large woodcut of Tower of Babylon on titlepage + fine large woodcut initials and ornaments.
Description
Folio contemporary calf, spine gilt in 7 compartments within raised bands & with red gilt-lettered spine label (edges worn and corners bumped), early ink pen-trial and ownership initials "W.S." on titlepage else clean & crisp throughout, [18]pp + 661pp + [1]p. *In 1611 Mornay dedicated the original version of this treatise on the evils of the Papacy to King James I and urged him to mount a vigorous campaign against Rome. This first English translation is dedicated not to James but to his elder son Prince Henry, who was believed to be more sympathetic to a militant foreign policy (ESTC s115092, Wing M18147).
Booknumber
V71051
Price
Price: GBP 940.00 or USD 1542.00
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