G Marcel History Of The Origin And Progress Of The French Monarchy, 4 Vol In 8. Paris 1686

This magnificent copy in calfskin, ribbed spine, compartments decorated with gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, fresh contemporary binding in 8vo format for these 4 very complete volumes of the "History of the Origin and Progress of the French Monarchy, following the order of Times, where Historical facts are proven by authentic authors, & by Contemporary Authors". By Guillaume Marcel. In Paris at Denys Thierry, rue Saint-Jacques, in front of rue du Plâtre, at the City of Paris. M. DC. LXXXVI. Rare Original Edition: This work is recommended for its accuracy and its erudition, it was of great help to President Hénault for his "Chronological Summary" with so much success without however having completely erased the Book of Marcel which even today is more sought after than that of the President.....Quoted by Brunet 3 iii page 1394..