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99 - PALLIOT, Pierre.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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PALLIOT, Pierre. The True and Perfect Science of Heraldry, or The Armorial Index of the late Master Louvvan Geliot, barrister at the Parliament of Burgundy. Dijon, 1660. In folio, (14) leaves including title-frontispiece, 678–(50) pp., double-page genealogical plates, illustrations, title in red and black. Contemporary binding, restored, rubbed, some losses and restorations in the margins extending into the text on pp. 424 and 447–448, 575–576; title page restored First edition of this work by the Dijon-based heraldist, historiographer, genealogist, printer and bookseller Pierre Palliot (1608–1698). It was expanded and revised based on L. Geliot’s *Indice armorial*, published in 1635. Abundant heraldic illustrations, comprising a frontispiece title page engraved by G. Le Brun, a large allegorical composition on the reverse of the title page, and a double-page genealogical plate. The text is richly illustrated with heraldic figures, including a great many full-page or half-page illustrations. Engraved bookplate bearing the coat of arms of the Count of Jouvencel.
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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