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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

91 - (Dauphiné – Alps). [VALBONNAIS (Marquis de)].
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Estimate €200 - €400
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(Dauphiné – Alps). [VALBONNAIS (Marquis de)]. HISTORY OF DAUPHINE and of the princes who bore the title of Dauphins, particularly those of the third line, descended from the Barons of La Tour-du-Pin,... With several observations on ancient manners and customs and on the families. Geneva, published by Fabri and Barrillot, 1722. 2 folio volumes of [8]-12-22-2-414 and [1]-627-[1] pages, brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition under this title, featuring a LARGE FOLD-OUT MAP by Guillaume de l’Isle dated 1710, a folded genealogical table of the Dauphins, six separate plates on the subject of sigillography, and finally a plate depicting the tomb of Humbert II. Restoration to the joints and corners; slight discolouration at the corners of the final leaves. From the library of Henri Magnard (1774–1844), bearing his armorial bookplate.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS – MANUSCRIPTS – DAUPHINE – HAUTES-ALPES.
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Auction time 09/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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