[TRIGAN (Charles)]. Ecclesiastical history of the province o - Lot 450

[TRIGAN (Charles)]. Ecclesiastical history of the province of Normandy with critical and historical observations by a Doctor of Sorbonne. Caen, Pierre Chalopin, 1759-1764. 4 vol. in-4, porphyry basane, ornate ribbed spines, lemon morocco titles, green morocco endpapers, gilt roulette at the edges, marbled edges (period binding). First edition. This important work covers the history of Normandy up to 1204, when the duchy was united with France. It includes notes by Norman ecclesiastical authors prior to the 13th century, as well as analyses and, in almost all cases, translated and annotated texts of the acts of all the councils and most important synods held in Normandy before 1204. Several ex-libris on upper flyleaves, including JM. One head-cap partially worn, some spotting, otherwise a fine copy. Rare. (Frère, II, 577)