— Les Pseaumes de David

Londres, N. Prevost, 1729. Leather. A London published French edition of the 'Psalms of David', published for Huguenot emigres, illustrated with a frontispiece. In French.The Psalms of David translated into French and put to music, published in London.Illustrated with a frontispiece.David is, in the biblical narrative, a young shepherd who gains fame as a talented musician, before going on to kill the giant Goliath.This edition includes prayers, liturgies, sacraments, and more, and was published for the use of Huguenot emigres. Collated, complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities and to the head of the spine. Damp stain to the rear board. A few small puncture holes to the front board. Hinges are starting but firm. Paper to the paste downs have been removed. Tidemark to the front endpapers, smaller tidemark to the rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .