[BINDING] - SCUPOLI, Lorenzo (1530-1610) - Le combat spirituel. Paris: Guillaume de Luyne, 1658.   An edition in fine contemporary red morocco richly decorated in gilt of this 17th-century bestseller. The work focuses on the ascetic struggle against one's own weaknesses and pride and has over time found numerous admirers, including François de Sales and Cardinal Mazarin.   2 parts in one volume, 12mo (132 x 80mm). Engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials, tailpieces and decorations, an engraved plate (lacking gathering M, slightly uniformly browned, some light halos). Contemporary red morocco, rich gilt decorations on spine and covers, gilt edges, marbled endpapers (some wormholes, slight losses at extremities, some wear).

Estimate € 300 - 500