Vol. 1, Part 4: "history Of The City Of Mons: Ancient And Modern," By G.-j. De Boussu And J. L. Krafft, 1725

A rare and beautifully preserved copy in one volume, In-4 format, full glazed light brown calfskin, ribbed spine, red morocco title label, red edges. Beautiful ex-libris featuring the coat of arms. Frontispiece illustration by Krafft and a magnificent large fold-out plate of the city. "History of the City of Mons" Old and New, containing all the most noteworthy events from its founding in 650 to the present day in 1725. The chronology of the Counts of Hainaut, the list of High Bailiffs, Councilors, Provosts, and Magistrates; along with a very large number of decrees issued by sovereigns concerning the privileges of this city, the duties of the aldermen, and a wealth of other highly interesting and useful documents; A comprehensive description of the establishment of the judicial seats, the chapters, the parishes, the convents, the guilds, the foundations, and the principal buildings of this city; its ancient boundaries, its expansion, its wars, its sieges, its blockades, its ruins, its restorations, its fires, its earthquakes, and other remarkable events.... By Gilles-Joseph de Boussu, Squire, Licentiate of Laws... In Mons, at the shop of Jean-Nicolas Varret, Printer to Their Excellencies the States and to the Members of the Magistracy, on Rue de la Clef. 1725.