"the Great Historical Dictionary" Or The Curious Mixture Of Sacred And Secular History, 8 Vols.
Artist: Louis Moréri
Well-preserved and complete, these eight folio volumes form the cornerstone of a historical library, a masterpiece of the 18th century: "The Great Historical Dictionary," or the Curious Mixture of Sacred and Profane History, which contains, in abridged form, the history of the gods and heroes of pagan antiquity: the lives and remarkable deeds of patriarchs, emperors, kings, illustrious princes, great captains, popes, and genealogists. Published in Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden, and Utrecht by P. Brunel, R. Wetstein, 1740. A colossal work by Louis Moréri. A very fine copy bound in tinted calfskin, spine with raised bands decorated with tools in the compartments, red edges, marbled endpapers, and tan morocco titles and volume numbers.
3 600 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Leather
Width: 50 cm les 8 volumes
Height: 40 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Reference (ID): 1663100
Availability: In stock
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