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Memoires de Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, London 1747 in 3 volumes, quarto. Engraved frontispiece in first volume, titles …
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Memoires de Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, London 1747 in 3 volumes, quarto. Engraved frontispiece in first volume, titles in red and black with engraved vignettes, author's portrait and 73 engraved plates, 2 of them folding, engraved headpieces and initials. Mottled calf gilt, bordered in gilt, an Earl's gilt garter arms on the covers. Published In French language. Wear and toning consistent with age; one volume with back cover detached (present). Nice large size - each volume measures 10 1/2" x 8" x 1 1/2".
The Duke of Sully (13 December 1560 – 22 December 1641) was a nobleman, soldier, statesman and counselor to King Henry IV of France. Historians emphasize Sully's role in building a strong centralized administrative system in France using coercion and highly effective new administrative techniques. Sully's policies helped revitalize France after the European Religious Wars.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 10.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Wear and toning consistent with age; one volume with back cover detached (present). Wear and toning consistent with age; one volume with back cover detached (present). less
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