The Life of Virgins – Girard de Ville Thierry, Paris 1725 Antique Book

A rare and early 18th-century edition of La Vie des Vierges (The Life of Virgins or the Duties and Obligations of Christian Virgins) by M. Girard de Ville Thierry, priest. This revised Paris edition, printed in 1725, offers a fascinating look into historical Catholic devotion, spiritual instruction, and early French religious literature. The book features elegant period typography and traditional printing typical of pre-Revolution Paris. Highly collectible, it appeals to those interested in antique theology, monastic history, or early French ecclesiastical works. A distinctive addition to a curated library, a scholar’s collection, or an interior styled with historic books.

'La Vie des Vierges...'. 
The Life of Virgins or the Duties and Obligations of Christian virgins
by M.Girard de Ville Thierry, priest
new revised revised edition
Paris, 1725.

Chez Chaubert, a l'entree du Quay des Auguftins, du cote du point faint Michel,  a la Renommée & a la Prudence - M DCC XXV 

Contemporary gilt calf, (170 x100mm) five raised bands on spine, five compartments with central floral gilt ornament, title gilt in second compartment

Indistinct early signature on first binder’s blank. Corners bumped as per photos. Some light sporadic water stains. 410pp + 4pp dedication at reverse (tear to corner of last page of dedication) - see photos

"Life of Christian Virgins, and their Duties and Obligations," by Jean Girard de Villethierry (1641-1709), priest of the Diocese of Paris, and prolific author, presents a glorification of Christian virginity describing their duties and warning against the treacherous pitfalls that may jeopardize their purity. This book proved quite popular, judging from its many re-issues: 1698, 1703, 1707, 1714, 1716, 1725

Now RARE  and hard to find.