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Maître Pascal BLOUET

335 - GUEUDEVILLE (Nicolas): For the use of His Royal Highness, Hi…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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GUEUDEVILLE (Nicolas): For the use of His Royal Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince of Prussia: *The Great Historical Theatre*, or *A New Universal History*, both sacred and secular, from the creation of the world to the beginning of the 18th century. Containing a faithful and accurate account of the most memorable events under the first four monarchies—those of the Assyrians, the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans—as well as the monarchies that succeeded them, and matters concerning the Jewish people, as found in Holy Scripture and elsewhere, together with the Continuation of Roman History by Nicolas Gueudeville. Leiden, published by Pierre Vander Aa, 1703, 4 tomes in 2 folio volumes (excluding Part 5), Preface, table of contents (13 ff.), 544 columns, 742 columns, 478 columns and 620 columns. Separate frontispiece by Elliger, engraved in intaglio by Baptist, Dedication and portrait of Frederick William, 2 separate dedication plates drawn by Goerée and engraved in intaglio by Vianen, numerous engravings, some of which are full-page fold-outs, title in black and red. Full calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, red title labels, scrolls on the edges, red-speckled edges.
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About the sale Original comic strips and comic books, antique and modern books – Afternoon sale at 2 pm
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Auction time 09/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
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