Mr. RENOULT. Les Avantures (sic) de la Madona... Lot 32

Mr. RENOULT. Les Avantures (sic) de la Madona et de François d'Assise. Capable of showing the ridiculousness of Papism. Amsterdam, Les Héritiers de Daniel La Feuille, 1750. In-12, long-grained red half-maroquin with corners, cold imprint on first board, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and cold fleurons (mid-19th century binding). Brunet, IV-1236 /// (10f.)-166-(1f.). Third edition of this opuscule written by a defrocked former Cordelier who openly professed Calvinism. The author criticizes the Italian Madonna, which he believes should not be confused with the Virgin Mary. One frontispiece and 8 engraved plates.