M. Desormeaux – Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon – 1772

Nicolas Desormeaux – Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon – 1772–1786Magnificent illustrated 18th-century royal history – Four volumes – Imprimerie Royale, Paris – 10 engraved portraits – Allegorical frontispiece – Large folding genealogical chart – Richly gilt contemporary leather bindingsAn impressive and beautifully preserved four-volume set of Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon, written by Nicolas Desormeaux, official historiographer of the House of Bourbon and librarian to the Prince de Condé.Published in Paris by the prestigious Imprimerie Royale between 1772 and 1786, during the final decades of the French monarchy before the French Revolution.This monumental historical work traces the origins, genealogy, political influence and dynastic history of the House of Bourbon, one of Europe's most influential royal families.Bibliographical detailsAuthor: Nicolas DesormeauxTitle: Histoire de la Maison de BourbonPublisher: Imprimerie Royale, ParisPublication: 1772–1786Language: FrenchVolumes: Four (volumes I–IV of the five-volume work)Format: Approx. 26 × 20 cm- Volume I – 1772 – 556 pages- Volume II – 1776 – 662 pages- Volume III – 1782 – 675 pages- Volume IV – 1786 – 586 pagesAll four volumes are textually complete.Magnificent engravings and illustrationsThe work is richly illustrated with exceptionally fine 18th-century copper engravings.The present set includes:- 10 finely engraved historical portraits of members... lees verder bij Catawiki