1677 – History of France – Mezeray | Portraits of Kings of France, 6v Set

Abbrege’ chronologique, ou Extrait de l’Histoire de France by François de Mezeray is a 1677, six-volume set of the history of France. This book describes the earliest legendary rulers of Pharamond and Clovis I and includes biographical descriptions of Pepin the Short and other Carolingian kings. It is the dozens of full-page portrait engravings that make this set so desirable.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abbrege’ chronologique, ou Extrait de l’Histoire de France
• Author(s): François Eudes de Mezeray
• Publisher: A Paris: Denys Thierry
• Edition: 1677 edition.
• Format: (16mo), six-volume set
• Binding: full leather
• Size:  6.25 in x 4 in (16 cm x 10 cm)
• Collation:
  • Each volume separately paged
• Illustrations: portrait engravings
• Contents Include:
  • Histories of Clovis, Pharamond, Pepin, Hugh Capet
  • Chronological survey of monarchs and important events in their reigns

Condition:

Very Good. Leather bindings are complete and secure with minimal rubbing at joints and corners. Plates remain intact. Text blocks are firm and internally clean.

Why Collect This?

• Complete six-volume set with all engravings
• Suitable for collectors of French chronological and royal history

Item Number: # 50645