The History of France : under the Kings of the Race of Valois, from the Accession of Charles the Fifth, in 1364, to the Death of Charles the Ninth, in 1574 [complete in 2 Volumes]

Wraxall, Nathaniel William, Sir (1751-1831)

1785, Second Edition. London : Printed For C. Dilly. Finely bound copies with the original aniline calf boards - rebacked with a matching brown leather spines, blocked direct in gilt. Light wear to the original panel edges, with bumped corners. Internally, pages are very clean although there is some light dust-toning evident as with age. The title page and prelims are lightly foxed. A previous owner's signature is covered over by tape on the top of each title page. Overall, particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. Provenance: From the library of Gambier with his armorial bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Description: 2v. 21cm. Subjects: France - History - 14th to 16th centuries - Bourbons, 1589-1789. "The second edition with very considerable augmentations" --title page. Language: French. Item #216603

Price: €275.00