Lot n° 83
Estimation :
1000 - 1500
EUR
"ACADÉMIE. - History of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions an - Lot 83
"ACADÉMIE. - History of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1717-1736. 10 vol. in-4, fawn calf, double gilt fillet and corner finials, crowned numeral in center, ornate ribbed spines, beige title-pieces and green tomaison, gilt edges (Rel. ép.).
First edition of this collector's item. Illustrated with a frontispiece by Coypel and numerous plates.
With the figure of Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (1853-1920), affixed at a later date. Daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, she married Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.
Ex-libris ""Stowe library"", and ""Matilda Constance Ismay"".
Rubbing, spotting and tears to bindings."
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