Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

Histoire de l’abolition de l’Ordre des Templiers.

XX, 301, (2) pp. 12mo. Modern half cloth with mounted contemp. spine label. – Paris, Belin and Besongne, 1779.

First and only edition. History of the Knight Templars covering the period from 1304 to 1314 when they were persecuted by King Philip IV of France and finally disbanded by Pope Clement V. A facsimile edition of this only edition was produced in 1999. – Preliminary leaves and title leaf with some damp affection. Occasional spots. Good copy in a modern binding. – Best.-Nr. 20947