LA MURE (J. M. de). HISTOIRE DES DUCS DE BOURBON ET DES COMT - Lot 151

LA MURE (J. M. de). HISTOIRE DES DUCS DE BOURBON ET DES COMTES DE FOREZ... Paris, Potier 1860-68. 3 vol. in-4°, marbled basane, gilt roulette framing the boards, finely decorated ribbed spines, with the owner's name at the bottom, gilt edges (modern binding). Remarkable publication by Régis Chantelauze, who caused the most important literary event of the 19th century in Forez. Profusely illustrated with drawings of coats of arms, seals, medallions, portraits... all by A. Steyert. A fourth volume will appear in 1897. Edition of 500 copies, this ONE OF 50 ON STRONG VIRGIN (no. 8), nominative to M. d'Espagny, Receveur Général du Département de la Loire. Modern bookplate. A very fine copy. ED