[TRIGAN (Charles). Histoire ecclésiastique de la province de Normandie avec des observations critiques et historiques par un Docteur de Sorbonne. Caen, Pierre Chalopin, 1759-1764. 4 vol. in-4, porphyry basane, decorated ribbed spines, lemon morocco title-pieces, green morocco end-pieces, gilt roulette at the edges, marbled edges (period binding). First edition. This important work covers the history of Normandy up to 1204, when the duchy was united with France. It includes notes on Norman ecclesiastical authors prior to the 13th century, as well as analyses and, in almost all cases, translated and annotated texts of the acts of all the councils and most important synods held in Normandy before 1204. Several ex-libris on the upper flyleaves, including JM. One head-cap partially frayed, some spotting, otherwise a fine copy. Rare. (Frère, II, 577)