ANSELME (Pierre de GUIBOURS, known as PERE). Genealogical and Chronological History of the Royal House of France, the Peers, the Grand Officers of the Crown, and the King’s Household […]. In Paris, by the Compagnie des Libraires, 1726–1728, and in Paris, by the Compagnie des Libraires Associés, 1730–1733. 9 folio volumes, calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, title labels in morocco leather (contemporary binding). “Third edition, revised, corrected, and expanded by Father Ange and Father Simplicien […],” the finest edition of this essential work. A frontispiece by COYPEL, headpieces and initials engraved by COCHIN and TARDIEU, and numerous heraldic figures in the text. From the Le Mesre de Gruteghem library, with an ex-libris. Some wear on the caps and edges and water stains in volumes VIII & IX, but GOOD COPY. Saffroy, I, 10302. One copy on display at the exhibition; the rest available upon request.
Estimate
€400 - €500
Buyer's premium
30%
ANSELME (Pierre de GUIBOURS, known as PERE).
Genealogical and Chronological History of the Royal House of France, the Peers, the Grand Officers of the Crown, and the King’s Household […]. In Paris, by the Compagnie des Libraires, 1726–1728, and in Paris, by the Compagnie des Libraires Associés, 1730–1733. 9 folio volumes, calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, title labels in morocco leather (contemporary binding).
“Third edition, revised, corrected, and expanded by Father Ange and Father Simplicien […],” the finest edition of this essential work.
A frontispiece by COYPEL, headpieces and initials engraved by COCHIN and TARDIEU, and numerous heraldic figures in the text.
From the Le Mesre de Gruteghem library, with an ex-libris.
Some wear on the caps and edges and water stains in volumes VIII & IX, but
GOOD COPY.
Saffroy, I, 10302.
One copy on display at the exhibition; the rest available upon request.
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Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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