CANTEMIR, Demetrius. Histoire de l'Empire Othoman, ou se voyent les causes de son grandissement et de sa decadence, Paris: Le Clerc, 1743. 4 volumes, 12, half titles and titles printed in red and black, woodcut initials and headpieces, engraved headpiece by F. G. Scotin and engraved initial in volume I (a few spots), contemporary calf, raised bands, spines lavishly gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-pieces (small damages to lower corners of vol. I, tail of spine of 3 vols. chipped), red edges. FIRST EDITION IN FRENCH. cf. Blackmer 281. (4)