DU BELLAY (Martin). The memoirs of Messire Martin du Bellay Seigneur de Langey. Contenant le discours de plusieurs choses advenües au Royaume de France, depuis l'an MDXIII jusqu'au trepas du Roy François I, auquel l'auteur a inseré 3 livres & quelques fragements des Ogdoades de Messire Guillaume du Bellay seigneur de Langley son frère. Paris, L'Huillier, 1569. In-folio, cream vellum, smooth spine, ochre morocco title page. First edition of these important memoirs illustrated with numerous wood-engraved bands and initials. Large printer's mark on title page. (Brunet I, 747.) Martin du Bellay, brother of Guillaume and Jean, was like them a great captain, a good negotiator and a protector of letters. François I employed him; his memoirs recount the battles and sieges in which the author found himself. Head cover worn. A very fine copy.