Lot no. 299
LEMAU DE LA JAISSE (Pierre). Abrégé de la carte générale du militaire de France. Paris, the author, Quillau, Briasson, Jaillot, 1734. In-12, marbled calf, triple gilt fillet, coat of arms in the centre, spine decorated with fleurs-de-lis, inner lace, gilt edges (period binding). First year of this military directory which was published until 1741. "This Abrégé is very interesting; it contains the origin of the various regiments of all arms with their strength, uniforms and quarters" (Grand-Carteret). A fine copy bound with the royal arms.
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