Philippe De Commines — Memoirs, Paris, Thomas Périer, 1580

The Memoirs of Messire Philippe de Commines, Knight, Lord of Argenton, concerning the principal deeds and actions of Louis XI and his son Charles VIII, Kings of France. Revised and corrected by Denis Sauvage of Fontenailles-en-Brie. Paris, published by Thomas Périer, Rue Saint-Jean-de-Beauvais, 1580. — Folio, in a modern vellum binding. This edition is based on the version by Denis Sauvage (1552). The Memoirs describe the relations between the French monarchy and the Burgundian power during the reigns of Louis XI and Charles VIII, as well as the early Italian Wars. Includes an engraved printer’s mark depicting Saint Michael (?). The pages feature ink-ruled margins throughout. The paper is slightly browned; there are irregularities along the lower edges of the initial leaves caused by moisture. — Wormholes appear on pages 1 through 47. The title page has been reattached, and the final page has been reinforced.