[RECTIFICATION] [DESPORTES (Philippe)]. Les CL Pseaumes de David mis en vers François par Philippes Des-Portes Abbé de Thiron. Paris, Abel Langelier, 1603. In-8 of [3] ff. (including the engraved title), 210-[6] ff. Bound after the same: Prieres et méditations chrestiennes [-Poésies chrestiennes]. Paris, Abel l'Angelier, 1603. 47-[1] ff. Brown calf, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fillet border, double gilt fillet border framing the covers with gilt flowers in the spandrels and large Passion iron in the centre (contemporary binding). [[[[[FIRST COVER BROKEN, DETACHED]]]]] Restorations. Small angular loss to one leaf. Nicknamed "the French Tibulle", Philippe Desportes (1546-1606), abbot of Thiron, reader in the King's chamber and councillor of state, was Henry III's official poet. Bookplate of Charles Cousin (with the epitaph of Jean de La Fontaine with his monogram and the motto ""C'est ma toquade""). Bookplate J.M.