An introduction to a devoute life. Composed in French, by the R. Father in God, Francis Sales, Bishop of Geneva. And translated into English, according to the originall: by John Yakesley. Gent.

Introduction à la vie dévote

London : Printed [by Nicholas and John Okes] for William Brooks, stationer, dwelling in Turne-Stile-Alley, neere Lincolnes Inne Fields, 1637.

[36], 711 [i.e. 721], [23] p. ; (12mo)

A translation of: Introduction à la vie dévote.

Printers' names from STC.

First leaf is blank.

Running title reads: An introduction to a devout life. ..

P. 721 misnumbered 711.

With five final contents leaves, an appendix "The communication of Doctor Thaulerus with a poore beggar", an errata leaf, and a final blank leaf.

Signatures: A-2I¹² 2K⁶.

Stationers' register: Ass'd to J. Spencer 3 July 1630; to Brooks 16 May 1636; entered to Brooks 4 February. 1637.

Signatures from DFo.

Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 11321
English short title catalogue (ESTC), S1687

Great Britain -- England -- London.

STC 11321

HH90/23. Imperfect: wanting A1, A2(t.p.), A11, 2K5-6; t.p. and errata leaf supplied in photostat from another copy; copy torn and frayed. Provenance: Harmsworth copy