Author: Duchesne (de la Compagnie de Jesus), J. B. P.
Title: La science de la jeune noblesse.
Description: Paris, Charles Moette & Pierre Simon, 1729-30 3 vols. 12mo (17x10 cm). Contemporary bound in boards, spines with blue paper, with gilt red title-vignettes and gilt lines, marbled paper pasted on covers. (Bindings sl. rubbed). xliv,480; (ii),328, (vi: 'Aprobation' & 'Privilge'); (ii), (ii: Errata),467,(xvii: Table) pp. and at the end: L'art des fortifications. 26, (ii) pp. Small engraving on the dedication leaf, woodcut head-pieces, small woodcuts on titles. (Only the dedication leaves and introductory leaves a bit soiled, otherwise good interior condition). With 7 folding maps (i.a. 'MappeMonde'), 15 engraved plates with numerous coats of arms, 3 folding genealogical tables and for the last part: large folding engraved plate with 2 fortifications and explanatory symbols. ' This edition is special made for childern. Good set, complete with the seven maps is hard to find.

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