JAQUELOT (Isaac). Dissertations on the Messiah, proving to the Jews that Jesus Christ is the Messiah foreseen and predicted in the Old Testament. La Haye, chez François l'Honoré, 1699. In-8, first edition illustrated with an engraved frontispiece. The author was an important Protestant theologian, defender of rationalism and famous for his lively debates, notably with Bayle. Bound in contemporary full speckled calf, 5-ribbed spine, red morocco title-piece. Handwritten bookplate Ludovici Cornelli 1740. (small wormholes in margins, white endpapers missing, binding rubbed, corners dulled, headbands missing). Expert : Monsieur Nicolas Asvisio