Moreri Historical Dictionary 4 Volumes In Folio Edition From 1707 to Beautiful Binding - Louis XIV Period

The great historical dictionary, or curious mixture of sacred and profane history, which contains the history of the gods and heroes of antiquity, the remarkable lives and actions of emperors, kings, princes, great captains, the histories of the orders religious and military, the genealogies of several families from France and other countries, the description of empires, kingdoms, cities, mountains [...], by Louis Morery, priest and doctor of theology. Edition of 1707 in Paris by Denis Mariette. 4 volumes in folio format, full leather, gilded edge with small irons and title labels in red leather. inside a beautiful ex libris with the coat of arms of its owner under a Marquis crown.

The dictionary of Morery or Moreri, is the ancestor of the encyclopedia of enlightenment, or of our Wikipedia of today, it compiled all the universal knowledge available at that time in a single multi-use work. It is a great classic of the 17th and 18th centuries. It was published over almost a century from the 1st edition in 1 volume in 1674 until 1759 in 10 volumes. Some bibliophiles prefer the latest edition, 1759, because it is the most accomplished. However, over time, the latest editions were mainly supplemented with surnames of the nobility of France. Other enthusiasts agree that the best editions are those from 1704 to 1731-32-33, mainly dedicated to history and geography, like ours dated 1707.

Beautiful set, interesting for its content, full of curiosities (the descriptions of the countries are crisp, compared to what we know about them today) and with a very strong decorative effect to fill a beautiful library. The folio formats, which are the most important, are placed downstairs in a beautiful old library.

Very good general condition, our 4 books are over 300 years old. some gaps and cracks on the joints, the binding remains beautiful and the gilding well preserved. Uncollated set, but no a priori lack.

Dimensions of each book 39.5x27x6.5cm

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