CALMET (Dom Augustin). HISTOIRE GENEALOGIQUE DE LA MAISON DU - Lot 47

CALMET (Dom Augustin). HISTOIRE GENEALOGIQUE DE LA MAISON DU CHATELET, puîné branche de la maison de Lorraine. Justified by the most authentic titles, mostly drawn from the treasury of the Lorraine charters, tombs, seals, coins and other ancient public monuments. Nancy, Jean-Baptiste Cusson, 1741. In-folio of [2]-32-204-312-[1] pages, marbled basane, ornate ribbed spine, red edges (period binding). First edition. The title printed in red and black is decorated with the arms of the du Châtelet family, the text is enamelled with numerous coats of arms and armorial seals, 23 beautiful engraved plates of tombs (5 of which are folding) and 10 genealogical tables (5 of which are folding). Covers torn off, light marginal rings at top of pages.