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LOUIS XVI, King of France. Sacré et Couronnement de Louis XVI. By Thomas-Jean Pichon and Nicholas Gobet. Paris: Vente et Patas, 1775.
3 parts in one volume, 4° (248 x 185mm). Half-title, two engraved titles, 12 engraved head-pieces, folding engraved plan of Rheims (slightly torn into illustration), 10 folding engraved plates and 39 engraved costume plates within decorative borders by Patas. Contemporary red morocco, triple gilt fillet border round covers, spine gilt in compartments with olive lettering piece, g.e.
Printed on papier de Hollande with plates in proof states, this copy does not have the portrait of Louis XVI found in some copies. Cohen-de Ricci 785-786; Lipperheide Sg24; Vinet 529 (both the latter giving variant number of plates).
3 parts in one volume, 4° (248 x 185mm). Half-title, two engraved titles, 12 engraved head-pieces, folding engraved plan of Rheims (slightly torn into illustration), 10 folding engraved plates and 39 engraved costume plates within decorative borders by Patas. Contemporary red morocco, triple gilt fillet border round covers, spine gilt in compartments with olive lettering piece, g.e.
Printed on papier de Hollande with plates in proof states, this copy does not have the portrait of Louis XVI found in some copies. Cohen-de Ricci 785-786; Lipperheide Sg24; Vinet 529 (both the latter giving variant number of plates).