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BOSSUET, Jacques-Benigne (1627-1704). Discours sur l'histoire universelle. Paris: de l'imprimerie de Didot l'An, 1786.
2 volumes, 8 (182 x 110mm). Half-title in each volume, French royal arms on title. Contemporary French crimson morocco gilt, the sides with triple fillet and central arms of Louis XVI [Olivier 2496, fer 5], flat spine with flower tool, two olive leather labels, blue endpapers, gilt edges (tiny hole at foot of both vols., tiny nick at head of spine of vol. II). Provenance: Mr. Astley (his gift to his pupil recorded on flyleaf in 19th-century hand).
A FINELY BOUND COPY OF AN EDITION LIMITED TO ONLY 350. Brunet I, 1135. (2)
2 volumes, 8 (182 x 110mm). Half-title in each volume, French royal arms on title. Contemporary French crimson morocco gilt, the sides with triple fillet and central arms of Louis XVI [Olivier 2496, fer 5], flat spine with flower tool, two olive leather labels, blue endpapers, gilt edges (tiny hole at foot of both vols., tiny nick at head of spine of vol. II). Provenance: Mr. Astley (his gift to his pupil recorded on flyleaf in 19th-century hand).
A FINELY BOUND COPY OF AN EDITION LIMITED TO ONLY 350. Brunet I, 1135. (2)