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COYER (Abbé). THE MERCHANT NOBILITY – THE DEVELOPMENT AND DE…
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82
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COYER (Abbé). THE MERCHANT NOBILITY – THE DEVELOPMENT AND DE…
See original version (French)
Estimate
€100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
COYER (Abbé). THE MERCHANT NOBILITY – THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEFENCE OF THE SYSTEM OF THE MERCHANT NOBILITY. London, Amsterdam and Paris, Duchesne, 1756–57.
3 parts bound in 1 vol. in-12, glazed calfskin, gilt fillets, plain decorated spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding).
Fine frontispiece, depicting the author boarding a merchant ship, engraved by Eisen. Split hinges.
Included:
- [INVALIDES]. COLLECTION OF EDICTS, DECLARATIONS, ORDINANCES, JUDGMENTS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR THE INVALIDS. Paris, Royal Printing Office, 1781. 2 volumes in-4°, comprising 35–402–17 and 16–361–20 pages, light half-basane, smooth decorated spine, varnished covers (later binding).
First edition of this important historical source on the Invalides under the Ancien Régime, which contains a wealth of interesting ordinances, a list of the Hotel’s governors and officers, etc. Some scuffing to the edge of one cover.
SET OF 3 VOLUMES.
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About the sale
Antique and modern books - Chrono Online
Auction location
Auction time
09/08/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 88164261
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