Life of Michel Nostradamus Chavigny 1789 Leather Alchemy Prophecy Occult Scarce

Description: La Vie Et Le Testament De Michel Nostradamus Chavigny, Jean Aime Paris Gattey 1789 Leather 12mo 7" - 7½" tall KB62...[4],179, [i] pp. 12mo, in what appears to be original glossy black calf, front board detached with some chips at the bottom edge, spine gilt dull, both boards convex bowing. Interior old marbled brown end papers. Front papers a bit chipped at fore-edge, as are the first 10 pages of the book. Half title still present. Stain to the title page which communicates to a few pages before and after, stain at margin/gutter from old insertion, paper in general a bit browned, obviously read, some corners turned down. The Life and Testament of Nostradamus, with the explanation of several very curious prophecies, was apparently written by Jean Aime de Chavigny, who is named in the beginning of the book Chavigny (1424? -1604) was a French astrologer and alchemist who considered himself not only a disciple of Nostradamus but his successor as prophet and astrologer. , Nostradamus is said 12391to have told de Chavigny one evening "you will not find me alive at sunrise." The next morning, Chavigny found Nostradamus lying dead on the floor next to his bed. The book is supposed to have been taken from a manuscript written by Chavigny, under the name "Janus Gallicus." In addition to the important Life of Nostradamus, the book contains at the end, starting at page 168, "Letter from the Jews of Arles to the Jews of Constantinople" translated from the Spanish into French. A good copy of this rather scarce biography of the fascinating Nostradamus, written by one of his closest associates and disciples. WE ARE LOCATED IN CANADA but we can ship using USPS International Customers -- we may be able to ship more cheaply than we show - please e-mail us to see what we can offer to your location. US Customers - We ship twice or more a week using the US Postal Service via our courier from Canada to our mailing address in New York and then on to US addresses.We are able to offer competitive rates with this service, but if you require quicker shipping, please inquire. For books over $799 we may ship via CanadaPost from Toronto. Canadian customers -- we may have to charge HST/GST for Canadian purchases (generally 5% for books). However, shipping is generally lower than on ebay's shipping cost calculator. Email me with your province and I'll be happy to calculate HST and shipping. We are happy to combine shipping! For our international customers, import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them with additional shipping charges. We really cannot show merchandise below value or mark items as "gifts" - it can get us into all kinds of trouble with customs. Since Brexit, shipping to the UK may require a VAT invoice. We have been selling books for over 20 years and pack and ship them with care. Thanks for bidding and thanks for being a fellow book lover. See our other listings for more unusual and rare books.

Price: 625 USD

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Author: Chavigny, Jean Aime

Book Title: La Vie Et Le Testament De Michel Nostradamus

Cover: Leather

Language: French

Publisher: Gattey

Publication Year: 1789

Place Published: Paris

Pages: 180

Format: Leather

Title: Life of Michel Nostradamus Chavigny 1789 Leather Alchemy

Book Condition: Good with no dust jacket

Features: KB62...[4],179, [i] pp. 12mo, in what appears to be original, glossy black calf, front board detached with some chips at the, bottom edge, spine gilt dull, both boards convex bowing., Interior old marbled brown end papers. Front papers a bit, chipped at fore-edge, as are the first 10 pages of the book., Half title still present. Stain to the title page which, communicates to a few pages before and after, stain at, margin/gutter from old insertion, paper in general a bit, browned, obviously read, some corners turned down. The Life and, Testament of Nostradamus, with the explanation of several very, curious prophecies, was apparently written by Jean Aime de, Chavigny, who is named in the beginning of the book Chavigny, (1424? -1604) was a French astrologer and alchemist who, considered himself not only a disciple of Nostradamus but his, successor as prophet and astrologer. , Nostradamus is said, 12391to have told de Chavigny one evening "you will not find me, alive at sunrise." The next morning, Chavigny found Nostradamus, lying dead on the floor next to his bed. The book is supposed, to have been taken from a manuscript written by Chavigny, under, the name "Janus Gallicus." In addition to the important Life of, Nostradamus, the book contains at the end, starting at page, 168, "Letter from the Jews of Arles to the Jews of, Constantinople" translated from the Spanish into French. A good, copy of this rather scarce biography of the fascinating, Nostradamus, written by one of his closest associates and, disciples.

Binding: Leather

Place of Publication: Paris

Year Printed: 1789