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HISTORY] AUBIGNE (Théodore Agrippa d’Aubigné)] The Universal History by Monsieur d’Aubigné from the year 1550 to the year 1601, Maille, published by Jean Moussat, 1616–1620 3 parts bound together in a sturdy quarto volume in speckled full calfskin, ribbed spine, gilt decoration in the panels, title label in red morocco: 365 pages, 1 blank page, (28) pages of tables, 2 blank pages; 489 pages, 1 blank page, (12) pages of tables; 549 pages, 1 blank page, (14) pages of tables. First edition of this history of France during the Wars of Religion, recounted from a Protestant perspective and condemned to be burnt by the authorities shortly after its publication, which makes copies extremely rare. (cf. Tchémerzine I, 163–164; Stroehlin, 1037; Brunet, I, 545). Ex-libris: Flamen d’Assigny. The first few leaves have been restored with missing sections filled in.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/12/2026 at 2:15 PM
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