COLONIA (Dominique de). REJOUISSANCES FAITES à Lyon pour la - Lot 44

COLONIA (Dominique de). REJOUISSANCES FAITES à Lyon pour la naissance de monseigneur le duc de Bretagne. Lyon, Briasson, 1704. In-4°, white vellum, gilt framing à la Du Seuil, smooth spine with cold decoration (modern binding). First edition of this festive book from Lyon, celebrating the birth of Louis XIV's first great-grandson. Father Colonia describes in detail, district by district, the festivities organized in July 1704. He deciphers the emblems and mottos of each of the fireworks and illuminations "machines" installed in the city. Illustrated with a title vignette bearing the coat-of-arms of Louis, Duke of Brittany, and 5 plates, 3 of which are fold-outs, depicting various decorations (portico, fireworks in the form of a family tree, obelisk, etc.). Repaired on 1 leaf. Good condition.