[BOILEAU, Abbé Jacques and John Lewis DELOLME]. The History of the Flagellants, or the Advantages of Discipline. London: Fielding and Walker, 1777. 4to (277 x 218mm.) Half-title, 4 engraved head and tailpieces, including vignette to title, 4 engraved plates, 9pp. index to rear. (Slight spotting to plate margins, corner cut from half-title, name excised from front pastedown.) 19th century black morocco bound by F. Bedford, five raised bands to spine, gilt lettering to the second compartment, repeating gilt design to the rest, t.e.g. (some rubbing to spine ends). Note: an illustrated and expanded adaption of Abbé Boileau's 'Historia Flagellantium', published in 1700. Provenance: George Clive, barrister and politician (bookplate to the front pastedown). Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.