[Liberty, A. Lasenby]. - Lot 158

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[Liberty, A. Lasenby]. - Lot 158
[Liberty, A. Lasenby]. De Libertat: a Historical & Genealogical Review, Comprising an Account of the Submission of the City of Marseilles, in 1596, to the Authority of Henry of Navarre: and the Lineage of the Family De Libertat, from the Xivth to the Xviiith Century.Compiled from Historical Manuscripts and Other Authentic Records. London, T. Pettitt & Co. , 1888. In-4°, (6), 85 pp. in bradel green bronze percaline, long title, gilt Massilia coat of arms on front board, bevelled edges, gilt head, cover preserved (period binding). Frontispiece and folding map. First edition, 250 copies, this one No. 9, signed by the author. Slight foxing to cover, negligible flaws to binding. Beautiful impression on laid paper. Saffroy, 32689 and 44074. Famous family. Pierre Bayon de Libertat, who sided with the Catholics, helped Charles de Casaulx seize the town hall, but was later persuaded by Charles I de Guise, governor of Provence, to assassinate him and open the city gates. He was richly rewarded for this action. AP
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