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Abrégé de L'Historie Romaine... Orné de 49 Estampes gravées en taille-douce avec le plus grand soin, qui en représentent les principaux sujets.
Paris, France: Chez Nyon L'ainé & Fils, Libraires, 1729. [French Edition]. Full Calf. Translation to English: Roman History (Summary). French translated edition. Plates by Gravelot, Piauget, Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, Eisen, and engraved by Tardieu, Chenu, Saint-Aubin. Father Millot wrote extensively on Ancient Roman and Greek history, in addition to French history. Suspected to be formerly owned by Victor Singer (1877–1943), successful art merchant from Hamburg, Very Good+. Minimal head and tail wear, chipping, rubbing to boards, minor foxing, evidence of dampstaining (gutter), repair; otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Half calf, gilt titling, 4to, v, 192 pp.+ illus., with frontispiece and 48 engraved plates, fold outs. In French. Rosy Christ ex libris. Item #11169
Price: $650.00