Four magnificent Maroquin-bindings from the Saxon royal palace of Frederick Augustus III. of Saxony (stamp)
Herissant & Estienne, Paris, 1764
Frederick Augustus III. (1750-1827) – Electoral prince and first King of Saxony
Green Maroquin-bindings with gilt embossed cover, plain back ornament, gilt title labels and gilt edging on three sides
On the front pages with the Saxon royal stamps of the 18th and 19th century
Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 9.5 cm
In very fine condition

These four royal bindings include the French "paraphrase Morale de Plusieurs Seaumes", Parts I-II, also Volume III of the "Conference Synodaux" and Volume II of the "Conferences et Mandemems" which Friedrich August could use for his ambitious political negotiations from time to time.



The volumes are in excellent condition. Covers, book blocks and paper show only slight signs of wear. Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 9,5 cm.



Frederick Augustus III. (1750-1827)

Frederick Augustus the Just was from 1763 elector as Friedrich August III. and in 1806 the first King of Saxony. In 1791 he arranged the "Declaration of Pillnitz" but did not sign it. He threatened - in agreement with Emperor Leopold II - with a military intervention against the French Revolution, thus giving France the opportunity to declare war on Austria in 1792. He participated neither in the 1792 concluded defense alliance between Austria and Prussia, nor in the founding of the Confederation of the Rhine. Left alone by the Prussians, Frederick had to enter an alliance with Napoleon in 1806 and as a result had Saxony occupied.