MACHIAVEL (Nicholas). Discourses on the state of peace and war. Plus un livre du mesme auteur intitulé, le Prince. Paris, de Marnef, 1572. 2 parts in one volume in-16, vellum (old binding). Translation by Jacques Gohory, a poet, historian and alchemist who was not very wealthy and who worked for booksellers by translating numerous Italian and Spanish works. These two works are among the most famous texts of the Renaissance, and had a considerable influence on government and politics. Each has its own dated title. Copy in an antique binding, with later endpapers and title-piece. Slight wetness to first few leaves.