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MOLLAN, JACQUES. Cartel aux Judiciaires et Celoteurs Astrologues. 1585

MOLLAN, JACQUES. Cartel aux Judiciaires et Celoteurs Astrologues. Woodcut vignette of astrologer and philosopher on title. [32], 357, [22] pages. 8vo, contemporary limp vellum; contents heavily dampstained with scattered traces of mold. Lyon: Jean Stratius, 1585

  • Notes: scarce first edition of a denunciation of astrology written in an extravagant style replete with neologisms and private terminology, including a useful glossary at the end. Nostradamus is referred to as le Provensal (or l''Eolien) menteur and l''ouronogeique foudre. Caillet 7634; Cioranescu (16th century) 15163; not in OCLC or RLIN.
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