Very Famous Work Of The Historian Nieuport In Its Binding "with Arms" Customs Of The Romans..

"Abridged explanation of Customs and Ceremonies observed among the Romans. To facilitate the understanding of the Ancient Authors. Work written in Latin by Mr. Nieupoort; and translated by Mr. Abbé *******. I Volume in 12, "Aux Armes" in full marbled graced calf, spine with ribbed gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, marbled edges and guards; printed in Paris by Jean Desaint, Bookseller, rue Jean de Beauvais, and by Paul-Denis Brocas, rue Saint Jacques, at Chef Saint Jean. M. DCC. L. (1750). Very famous work by the Dutch Historian Gustave Henri Nieupoort (1670-1730). Professor at the University of Utrecht, his book had appeared in Latin in 1712, it was translated into French by the Abbé Desfontaines and published anonymously in 1741 (rare. It is here in the 2nd edition, also rare, from 1750. A fine copy with the Arms on the first cover and the Emblem on the second cover of the Congregation of the Fathers of Christian Doctrine of Toulouse. At the beginning of the Volume, handwritten mention and stamp of two former owners of this interesting work in the 19th century. Otherwise complete and in good condition....