1722 1ed French Kings Illustrated France Charlemagne Pharamond Clovis Louis XIV

1722 1^ed French Kings Illustrated France Charlemagne Pharamond Clovis Louis XIV

Nicolas de Fer published, arguably, one of the most thorough and impressively illustrated accounts of the history of French kings. First published in 1722, ‘History of the Kings of France since Pharamond’ is a collection of portraits and royal scenes on French national history which were given to the Bibliotheque Royale in the early 18^th-century. (Goffart).

This heavily illustrated work features 65 full-page engravings and is organized in a chronological format.

Item number: #5075

Price: $750

FER, Nicolas de

Histoire des rois de France depuis Pharamond jusqu’à notre auguste monarque Louis Quinze

Paris : J.F. Benard, 1722. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 132 leaves (including engraved plates)
  • 65 full-page engraved plates, from de Fer
• References: Goffart, Historical Atlases, p.134;
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~10in X 8in (25.5cm x 20.5cm)

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