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Click here to see our other books! La Vie et les Bons Mots de Mr Santeuil et Melange de Litteratures a Monsieur des Santeuil Jean-Baptiste de Santeuil 1722 Abraham l'Enclume : Cologne 7" by 4" [4], 1-252 [2], 3-188 [9] pp SUMMARY The scarce two volume second edition of the works of this seventeenth century French poet. Containing critical and biographical insights into the poet's works, and numerous examples of his hymns and poetry. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French. The scarce 1722 enlarged second edition of this work from the French poet Jean-Baptiste Santeul, or Santeuil, published over two decades after his death. Two volumes bound in one, with individual title pages and pagination. With the first volume, titled 'La Vie et les Bons Mots de Mr Santeuil' consisting of biographical insights into the poet, some passages of criticism of his work, and a history of his dispute with the Jesuits, and volumes II, titled 'Melange de Litteratures a Monsieur des Santeuil' containing literature dedicated to Santeuil. Throughout both volumes are examples of his poetry, which was written in Latin. He authored a number of hymns, many present in these volumes, a number of which were translated into English from the original Latin in the nineteenth century. With the armorial bookplate of Charles Bruce, Earl of Ailesbury, Viscount Bruce of Amphill, Baron Bruce of Whorleton, to the verso of the title page. Bruce was a British landowner and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1705 until 1711, when he was raised to the peerage as one of Harley's Dozen and sat in the House of Lords. A scarce edition of the poetry and hymns of a man viewed as the 'greatest Latin poet of his age', complemented with a wealth of critical insight into his works. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Small loss of leather to back strip tail. Inscription to head of front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Armorial bookplate to verso of title page. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but generally clean, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques