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Description
[HERALDRY]
AUBERT de la CHESNAYE DESBOIS
A Genealogical, Heraldic, Chronological and Historical Dictionary, containing the origins and current status of the leading Houses of France, and the sovereign and principal Houses of Europe; the names of the provinces, towns, lands, etc., elevated to the rank of principalities, duchies, marquisates, counties, viscounties and baronies [...].
Paris, Duchesne, 1757–1761 – 1765
6 vols (3 vols & 3 supplements – out of 4). Full grained calfskin binding. Smooth spine, decorated with gilt metal tools and gilt fillets.
Set comprising the first three volumes of the series and three further supplementary volumes (out of 4), published a few years later.
Minor signs of wear to the top cap of Volume V and to the spine (partially detached, but with no loss) and on the cover (leather detached, with supporting cardboard) of Volume VI.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Bibliophilia – A fine selection of antique and modern books
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10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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