1699 Collection of Works during King Henry III France

Rare & Valuable Recueil de diverses pieces

 

This is a wonderful and rare offering of the following work written in French

 

Title details: Recueil de diverses pieces servant a l'histoire de Henry III. roy de France et de Pologne.

[ Histoire des amours du grand Alcandre, 1554-1631. ]

 

Published: A Cologne : Chez Pierre Marteau, M.DC.LXXXXIX.  (tome second)

 

Notes: Imprint fictitious; title vignettes (Sphere). Actually printed by Elzevir

 

Subject: Henry III, King of France, 1551-1589.

Marguerite de Valois, queen consort of Henry IV, king of France 1553-1615.

Henry IV, King of France 1553-1610.

Catherine de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France 1519-1589.

Sancy, Nicolas Harlay de 1546-1629.

France — History — Henry III, 1574-1589.

 

Other names: Dupuy, Pierre, 1582-1651.

Servin, Louis 1555-1626.

L'Estoile, Pierre de 1546-1611.

Cayet, Pierre Victor Palma 1525-1610.

Rohan, Catherine de Parthenay-Larchevêque, duchesse de 1554-1631.

Aubigné, Agrippa d' 1552-1630.

Le Duchat, Jacob 1658-1735.

 

Language: French

 

This is a wonderful volume with fantastic contents and would make a great addition to any collection. I have recently been so pleased by hearing how much my books have been delightful gifts for others. Therefore, I encourage you to think ahead…Anniversary, Birthday, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion! As a book lover there is not much I would rather receive as a gift. This is one of several such works I am listing, so be sure to check out my other listings.

 

I have included a biography at the end of the listing for those interested.

 

 

Wear:  some light wear to the corners; some rubbing to the leather in places; attractive gold gilt design shelf appearance; see photos

Binding: tight and secure leather binding

Pages: complete with all 567 pages; plus indexes, prefaces, and such; generally free from markings or foxing

Publisher: A Cologne : Chez Pierre Marteau, M.DC.LXXXXIX.  (tome second)

Unique features:  rare and excellent contents; ~6in X 4in

 

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