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[MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)].
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91
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[MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)].
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
[MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)]. MILITARY CODE OR COMPILATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE. P., Gandouin, 1728 [for the first 3 volumes], Gandouin, Hourdel, Rolin, 1735 [Volume IV], Rollin Fils, 1747 [Volume V]. Five volumes in 12mo, marbled brown calfskin, spine with five raised bands decorated with small gilt metal fittings, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). The bindings of volumes 4 and 5 are modelled on the first three volumes; the covers of volume 5 are in fawn sheepskin with a pattern of black lozenges, four cap bands worn away or partially worn away, and eight rounded corners. FIRST EDITION, very rare, of this collection of royal ordinances covering all aspects of military life in the 18th century. A fine FRONTISPICE engraved on steel by J. B. Scotin for the first three volumes.
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