1787 FRENCH HISTORY 4 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED w/ 115 NICE ENGRAVINGS antique

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Title: 1787 FRENCH HISTORY 4 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED w/ 115 NICE ENGRAVINGS antique

Description: David, F.-A.
Histoire de France, representee par figures. Accompagnees de discours (par l'abbe Guyot).
4 (of 5) volumes.
Paris; 1787
Size: 7.5 by 10"
With engraved titlepiece, 115 engraved plates by David.
(a few plates a missing)
Original leather, triple fillets on the cover, gilt edges
Cohen/R. 274. Lewine 130
First edition of this splendidly illustrated work, published by the engraver and publisher F.A. David (1741-1824).
The copper plates show key scenes from French history.
Very good condition, occasional foxing, some wear of the bindings
Text in French

Reserve: $500.00

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1787 FRENCH HISTORY 4 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED w/ 115 NICE ENGRAVINGS antique

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