GROTIUS (Hugo). The law of war and peace. New translation by Jean Barbeyrac... Basle [Bâle], E. Thouneisen, 1746. 2 vol. in-4° bound in full speckled basane, spines with gilt ornaments (Binding of the period). Vol.1: [1] f., [4] pp, XLV, [3] pp, 518 pp, Vol.2: [1] f., 480pp, [20] ff. decorated with an engraved frontispiece portrait of Grotius by Chovin. New enlarged translation of this seminal treatise on international law, in which the author establishes the legal principles that should govern relations between nations, distinguishing between just and unjust wars and defining the rights and duties of belligerents, in order to provide a moral and legal framework for conflicts. This work had a major influence on the development of international law and theories of sovereignty. A fine copy. Provenance: Library of the Château d'Auvernier Good condition Binding: Rubbing, scratches, stains and small wormholes on boards Edges rubbed Covers torn off Good condition of spine ends Inside pages: Several leaves foxed in the 1st volume Otherwise very good condition, especially the frontispiece, title pages, vignettes and lamp-ends