The First Kings Of France. 1895.

Rare copy. The first Kings of France: Mérovingians, Carolingians, and first Capésiens. Year 1895. 795 pages. Very elegant cardboard illustrated with 11 color chromolithographs under serpentes and 329 engravings including 47 large compositions printed on wood. Covers and spine very richly decorated with royal and religious emblems and symbols. Illustrated cover page. Very good condition with foxing and damaged snakes, wear on the 2 upper corners of the cover, very slightly rubbed back, slight opening at the hinge (back).
The first Merovingian, Carlovingian and First Capetian Kings of France, according to chroniclers from Grégoire de Tours to Guillaume de Tyr. Abridged text coordinated and translated by Mme de Witt née Guizot. Paris, Librairie Hachette et Cie, 79 boulevard Saint-Germain. Paris. 1895. Printing Lahure (Fleurus).
Dimensions: 28 x 21cm. Weight 2.75kg