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A Fine Copy. 5 Vols. In 12mo, From 1743: "introduction To The General And Political History Of The Universe"

Artist: Mr Le Baron De Pufendorff / & Mr. Bruzen De La Martinière

A rare and beautiful copy of *Introduction to the History of the Universe*, in which we see the Origin, the Revolutions, the Present State, and the Interests of Sovereigns; Begun by Baron de Puffendorff, completed, and continued until 1743 by Mr. Bruzen de la Martinière, Chief Geographer to His Catholic Majesty, Secretary to the King of the Two Sicilies, and to His Majesty’s Council. 5 Volumes in 12mo. Amsterdam. Published by Zacharie Chatelain. A.D. 1743. A fine, complete copy in a fresh contemporary binding of speckled glazed full calfskin, spine ribbed and adorned with magnificent gilt metalwork in the panels, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges, two-color title page, engraved half-title page, a framed portrait of Samuel Puffendorff and a remarkable frontispiece by B. Picart, engraved by P. Yver in 1743, with a vignette by Picart on the title page for this fresh copy

840 €

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Antiquaire du Vallon - Marseille, France

Period: 18th century

Style: Louis 15th - Transition

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Leather

Width: 19 cm les cinq volumes

Height: 16,8 cm

Depth: 10,5 cm

Reference (ID): 1849578

Availability: In stock

A Fine Copy. 5 Vols. In 12mo, From 1743: "introduction To The General And Political History Of The Universe"

OLD BOOKS, LOUIS 15TH - TRANSITION

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