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An ambitious project that unfortunately will not reach its conclusion, a serious regrouping of Memoirs of Famous People from the 14th century to the 18th century in a series entitled: "Universal Collection of Particular Memoirs relating to the History of France; in London and is located in Paris rue d'Anjou-Dauphine, No. 6, 1785. These three beautiful volumes in speckled glazed calfskin, 8vo format, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilded irons, titles and volume numbers in ochre and olive morocco; marbled guards and edges, extracted from the rich Library of Monsieur le Baron de Vinols (bookplate with his coat of arms). Mainly contained are the Memoirs of the 14th century of the famous legendary knight: "Bertrand Duguesclin" and others in additions: extracts from the Arabic Manuscripts, a Dissertation on the History of Saint-Louis at the beginning and end of the third volume: the Memoirs of Christine de Pisan, the Memoirs of Pierre de Fenin to finish. As far as we are concerned, this beautiful copy is focused on the central character, the valiant Knight... Rare and beautiful copy, very complete with the subjects covered...
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