1777 1st Edition ,
THE HISTORY OF THE FLAGELLANTS
or the Advantages of Discipline; Being a Paraphrase and Commentary on the Historia Flagellantium of the Abbe Boileau, Doctor of the Sorbonne, Canon of the Holy Chapel, &c.
By Somebody Who is Not Doctor of the Sorbonne [Jean-Louis De Lolme]
Author Bio: Jean-Louis de Lolme (1740 – 16 July 1806) was a Genevan and British political theorist and writer on constitutional matters, born in the then independent Republic of Geneva. As an adult he moved to England, and became a British subject.
Synopsis: A fine example of Delolme’s provocative English adaptation of Abbé Boileau’s highly controversial history of flagellation, first published 1700. It traces the practice throughout history and literature, with its uses as punishment, religious self-discipline, private atonement or erotic practice. The illustrations include devils whipping men, Henry II's penitance for the death of Thomas Becket, and Bernadine of Sienna whipping a bare-breasted woman to extinguish her ardour.
Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9+1⁄2 × 12 241 × 305)
Collation: [4], 1, [1], 2, 1–340, [3] pp. (incl. terminal blanks).
Prelims: half-title; title (engraved vignette); list of plates; contents; preface.
Illustrations: 4 full-page engraved plates + engraved ornaments (often described as additional head/tailpieces/vignettes).
Rear matter: Errata + Index present.
Language: English
Published By: Printed for Fielding and Walker, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Good - No dust jacket (as issued).
Complete: half-title; title with engraved vignette; list of plates; contents; preface; 4 full-page engraved plates; engraved ornaments; Errata (p. 332) and Index present; terminal blanks present.
Text/plates: scattered spotting/foxing (see photos).
Binding: contemporary speckled calf; gilt-decorated spine with red morocco title label; rubbed/worn to extremities. Upper board detached but present—clean split at the front joint/hinge; textblock and sewing sound.
Paper note: final text leaf pp. 331/332 on thicker stock comparable to the plate paper, integral and sewn in..
Note: Format/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Please see photos as part of condition report
SKU: BTETM0002432
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
1777 1st Edition ,
THE HISTORY OF THE FLAGELLANTS
or the Advantages of Discipline; Being a Paraphrase and Commentary on the Historia Flagellantium of the Abbe Boileau, Doctor of the Sorbonne, Canon of the Holy Chapel, &c.
By Somebody Who is Not Doctor of the Sorbonne [Jean-Louis De Lolme]
Author Bio: Jean-Louis de Lolme (1740 – 16 July 1806) was a Genevan and British political theorist and writer on constitutional matters, born in the then independent Republic of Geneva. As an adult he moved to England, and became a British subject.
Synopsis: A fine example of Delolme’s provocative English adaptation of Abbé Boileau’s highly controversial history of flagellation, first published 1700. It traces the practice throughout history and literature, with its uses as punishment, religious self-discipline, private atonement or erotic practice. The illustrations include devils whipping men, Henry II's penitance for the death of Thomas Becket, and Bernadine of Sienna whipping a bare-breasted woman to extinguish her ardour.
Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9+1⁄2 × 12 241 × 305)
Collation: [4], 1, [1], 2, 1–340, [3] pp. (incl. terminal blanks).
Prelims: half-title; title (engraved vignette); list of plates; contents; preface.
Illustrations: 4 full-page engraved plates + engraved ornaments (often described as additional head/tailpieces/vignettes).
Rear matter: Errata + Index present.
Language: English
Published By: Printed for Fielding and Walker, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Good - No dust jacket (as issued).
Complete: half-title; title with engraved vignette; list of plates; contents; preface; 4 full-page engraved plates; engraved ornaments; Errata (p. 332) and Index present; terminal blanks present.
Text/plates: scattered spotting/foxing (see photos).
Binding: contemporary speckled calf; gilt-decorated spine with red morocco title label; rubbed/worn to extremities. Upper board detached but present—clean split at the front joint/hinge; textblock and sewing sound.
Paper note: final text leaf pp. 331/332 on thicker stock comparable to the plate paper, integral and sewn in..
Note: Format/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Please see photos as part of condition report
SKU: BTETM0002432
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
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