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ESTIENNE (Henri). A discussion of the conformity...

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ESTIENNE (Henri). A discussion of the conformity of the French language with Greek. (Geneva), Henri Estienne, (1565). In-8, granite calf, decorated spine, red edges (18th century binding). Rare and sought-after original edition because it is the only one to contain several passages against the Pope and the Church which will be removed from the second edition, published by Robert Estienne 4 years later . Upper hinge partially split, cap missing, corners rubbed, title a bit pitted. From the Varenne library in Fenille, with armoured ex-libris.