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153 - WATSON (Robert). HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF PHILIP II, KING OF …
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WATSON (Robert). HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN. Translated from the English. Amsterdam, D. J. Changuion, 1778. Four in-12 volumes in marbled fawn calf, smooth spines divided by gilt fillets and decorated with fleurons, title labels in red morocco and volume numbers in brown, gilt roulette on the edges, red edges, marbled paper endpapers (contemporary binding). FRENCH EDITION, in the translation attributed to the Count of MIRABEAU and Jean-Baptiste Luton DURIVAL, of this account of the reign of Philip II and Spanish power in the 16th century, addressing in particular the troubles in the Netherlands, religious conflicts, relations with England and the wars against the Ottomans. PORTRAIT of PHILIP II, engraved in intaglio, placed as the frontispiece to the first volume. A FINE COPY, in very fresh condition – TRESSAN (Maurice-Élisabeth de Lavergne, Abbé de). MYTHOLOGY COMPARED WITH HISTORY; a work intended for the education of young people. Paris and Amsterdam, J. E. Gabriel Dufour, printed by Guilleminet, 1803. Two volumes bound together in one 8vo in fawn-coloured, grained sheepskin, with gilt scrolls on the covers, a smooth, compartmentalised spine richly decorated with gilt motifs, a red morocco title label, and marbled edges (contemporary binding). NEW EDITION, revised and expanded by the author. 16 plates (excluding text) engraved in intaglio, depicting 75 subjects – LETI (G.). THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND. Amsterdam, published by the Company, 1746. Three parts bound in two 12mo volumes in marbled fawn calf, spined with ornamental raised bands, title labels in red and garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). NEW EDITION of the French translation of this biography of the English sovereign by the Italian historian Gregorio Leti (1630–1701). The edition includes a FRONTISPICE engraved by Scotin, depicting Queen Elizabeth flanked by two religious figures. SET OF 3 VOLUMES.
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