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58 - FAULCONNIER, Pierre. Historical Description of Dunkirk.
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FAULCONNIER, Pierre. Historical Description of Dunkirk. A Maritime Town and Very Famous Seaport in West Flanders. Covering its origins and development, the conversion of its inhabitants to Christianity,... Bruges, Pierre Vande Cappelle, André Wydt, 1730. 2 volumes bound together as a single folio volume. Imitation brown shagreen binding, decorated ribbed spine, title labels and volume number labels. First edition illustrated with numerous engravings, including 2 frontispieces. A famous work published by Pierre Faulconnier, Dunkirk’s first great historian, Grand Bailiff of the city; a monumental work tracing the history of Dunkirk from its origins (the year 646) to the end of the great era of Louis XIV and the Treaty of Utrecht (a period ending around 1717–1719). (The first frontispiece is a facsimile). EXPERT: Mr GIARD
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About the sale ESPRIT DUNKERQUE SALE #2 – BOOKS and REGIONALISM: Dunkirk, Flanders and the surrounding area
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : v0483 - 58
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