NIEREMBERG (Juan Eusebio): Reflections, Sentences, or Royal and Political Maxims. Translated from the Spanish by the Reverend Father D'Obeilh, of the Society of Jesus. Amsterdam, Daniel Elzevier, 1671; small in 12, brown morocco, richly decorated spine, boards with gilt decoration à la Du Seuil, gilt edges, slipcase. 19th century binding. A nice copy. (6) ff, 156 pp, very well bound. Rare first edition of the French translation by the Jesuit Pierre D'Obeilh (Moulins 1634-1716) of these Recueil de maximes spirituelles by the Spanish Jesuit father of German origin Nieremberg (Madrid 1595 - 1658) published in Madrid in 1647. Willems, 1455.