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980 - NERVÈZE (Antoine de). *Flambeau royal*. By which the Prince …
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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NERVÈZE (Antoine de). *Flambeau royal*. By which the Prince is enlightened by God, to enlighten his people. Paris, Toussainct Du Bray, 1615. Small 8vo, (8)-118 ff. Followed by: NERVÈZE (Antoine de) *Anniversaire, de Souspirs et Regrets* (Anniversary of Sighs and Regrets), on the death of Henry the Great. Paris, Anthoine du Brueil, 1611. Small 8vo, (8)-60-(2) pp. Two works bound together in one small 8vo volume, olive morocco, plain decorated spine, laurel-wreathed cartouche within a double gilt border on the covers (contemporary binding) Two very rare works in first edition by the Poitou poet Antoine de Nervèze. Provenance: the library of the jurist Victor Foucher (1802–1866), bearing his armorial bookplate; appointed Master of Requests in extraordinary service in 1840, this close associate of Napoleon III incurred the wrath of his illustrious brother-in-law, Victor Hugo. Old handwritten bookplates on the title page reading ‘Claude Gaillardon’ and ‘B. Maria de Capia’, accompanied by a bibliographical note opposite; ‘Pierre Lajarrige’ stamp; heraldic bookplate reading ‘G. de C. Viva l’ora del leggere’. A good copy. Slightly worn corners and a few traces of water damage. 2 copies in the CCFr. Poitiers, Aix-en-Provence; Cioranescu, 51000 and 51014; La Bouralière, 410–411.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 2 of 4 – Nos. 550 to 1084
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Auction time 08/20/2026 at 11:00 AM
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