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Set of works: - CICERO. *The Offices*. Paris, Jean-Baptiste Coignard and his widow, 1692. 12mo, bound in full contemporary calfskin, ribbed spine, gilt decorative panels, gilt title label - CHOMPRE. A Concise Dictionary of Fables for the Understanding of Poets, Paintings & Statues, the Subjects of Which Are Drawn from Poetic History. Toul, Joseph Carez, 1787. 16mo, bound in full calfskin, smooth spine with simulated raised bands, ornate panels - The Conversations of D.M.D.C.E.D.C.D.M. (by Marshal de Clérambault and Chevalier de Méré). Paris, Claude Barbin, 1669. A philosophical and social dialogue on the art of honesty and conversation during the reign of Louis XIV - Memoirs of Monsieur De La Porte, chief valet to Louis XIV, containing numerous details of the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Anon., Geneva, 1755. 18mo, bound in marbled full calf, ribbed spine with ornamental decoration, decorated panels, gilt title label - GODEFROY, Denis. Memoirs and Instructions, to be used in negotiations and affairs concerning the rights of the King of France. Amsterdam, Antoine Michel, 1665. 18mo, bound in full calfskin, ribbed spine, panels decorated with fillets, gilt title label Signs of wear, damage and missing pages, stains and foxing, pages not collated
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