Lot no. 28
(1722). [VALBONNAIS (Marquis de)]. HISTOIRE DE DAUPHINE et des princes qui ont porté le nom de Dauphins, particulièrement de ceux de la troisième race, descendus des barons de la Tour-du-Pin,... With several observations on ancient manners & customs & on families.
Geneva, Fabri and Barrillot, 1722.
2 volumes in folio of [8]-12-22-2-414 and [1]-627-[1] pages, marbled basane, spine ribbed and decorated, red edges (later binding).
First edition under this title, decorated with a large folding map by Guillaume de l'Isle dated 1710, a folded genealogical table of the Dauphins and 6 plates out of text with sigillographic themes and finally the plate of the tomb of Humbert II. Minor damage to binding, dampstaining, foxing, map browned.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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