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176 - [HUGO DE BALEICOURT (Charles-Louis)] – A Historical and Crit…
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[HUGO DE BALEICOURT (Charles-Louis)] – A Historical and Critical Treatise on the Origin and Genealogy of the House of Lorraine, together with the charters serving as evidence for the facts set out in the main body of the work, & an explanation of the seals, coins and medals of the Dukes of Lorraine. Berlin, published by Ulrick Liebpert, 1711., small 8vo, 16 pp. of epistle and preface, 300 pp., CCXCVIII pp., 6 pp. of table of contents and errata, contemporary full calf binding, spine decorated with 5 raised bands, title label in red morocco. One fold-out plate, one plate reproducing the recumbent effigy of Ferry of Lorraine, one fold-out plate of coins, 14 plates of coins as inserts and one within the text. A fine bookplate of the Marquis de Saint-Mauris. A few plates within the main text. This work deals with the charters and alliances entered into by the House of Lorraine in its capacity as sovereign of Lorraine. The evidence is thoroughly researched and makes a significant contribution to the history of Lorraine. Chartener 1361.
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About the sale Books from Lorraine (Toul) and second-hand books; comic books (Tintin and Asterix)
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Auction time 09/01/2026 at 2:00 PM
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