Michel Le Tellier; Hilaire Dumas — Histoire Des Cinq Propositions de Jansenius

Liege, Daniel Moumal, 1699. First edition. Leather. A smartly bound copy of this uncommon attack on Jansenism which was published anonymously. First edition of this work. In the original French. This attack on Jansenism was published anonymously. Historically, it was attributed to Hilaire Dumas, a doctor from Sorbonne. However, more recent bibliographers such as Barbier ascribe it to the French Jesuit, Michel Le Tellier. Le Tellier was one of the founders of the journal 'de Trevoux&apos. He was the confessor of Louis XIV and used his influence to fight the Jansenists which led to the closure of the monastery of Port Royal des Champs. He also persuaded Clement XI to enact the bull 'Unigenitus Dei Fillius' which was directed against the heresy of the Jansenists. An uncommon work. In a quarter crushed morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with light rubbing to the head of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to the edges. Prior owner's inscription to the title page. Otherwise, just the odd spot to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .