SECOUSSE (Denis François). Mémoires de Condé serving as a cl - Lot 281

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SECOUSSE (Denis François). Mémoires de Condé serving as a cl - Lot 281
SECOUSSE (Denis François). Mémoires de Condé serving as a clarification and proof to the history of M. De Thou, containing the most memorable events in Europe. Book enriched with a large number of curious pieces, which have never been published, & historical notes, decorated with portraits, vignettes, & battle plans. Augmented by a supplement which contains the legend of the Cardinal of Lorraine; that of Dom Claude de Guise, & the apology & trial of Jean Chastel, & others, with historical, critical and political notes. London, Rollin, 1743. 6 vol. large in-4, marbled calf, spine with ornate nerves. The illustration consists of a frontispiece, 17 portraits, 5 vignettes of 2 paintings and 2 folding battle plans. An important collection of historical documents concerning the wars of religion, the author of which gave a 1st edition in 1740 (6 volumes in-12). This edition is much more complete as it contains a large number of previously unpublished pieces. Cracks in sth bites and wears to sth caps but good copy in large paper and inside remained very fresh.
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