BOSSUET (J.-B.). Discours sur l'histoire universelle... Paris, A. Renouard, 1796. 4 vol. in-12 bound in full green morocco, spines with gilt ornaments on the nerves, double gilt roulette framing the covers, gilt fillet on the edges, gilt roulette on the inside, pink moire endpapers, gilt hands (period binding). Vol.1: [2] ff, 343 pp, Vol.2: [2] ff, 312 pp, Vol.3: [2] ff, 308 pp, Vol.4: [2] ff, 296 pp, [1] f. Adorned with an engraved portrait of the author. A fine copy of this careful late 18th century edition in a well-established binding. Ex-libris stamp with crowned M.C. numeral Provenance: Collection of Princess Marie-Clotilde Bonaparte, Countess of Witt, which has remained in the family to this day. Very good condition Binding: Some rubbing to the edges and headpieces having removed a superficial layer of pigment. Spine slightly sunned Inside pages: Minor foxing Bluish paper used for several quires in vol. Scattered very light soiling