Fine Books and Manuscripts

Mezeray, [Francois Eudes] (1610–1683). A General Chronological History of France, Beginning before the Reign of King Pharamond, and ending with the Reign of King Henry the Fourth. London: Printed by T[homas] N[ewcomb]. for Thomas Basset et al., 1683. 3 parts in one volume. First English edition translated by John Bulteel. Handsomely bound in full 20th century Cambridge-style calf with multiple floral rules in gilt and in blind, 6 raised bands, compartments with gilt crown centerpieces and ruled in floral tools, titling in remainder, marbled endpapers. Additional engraved title-page (frontispiece) after Fairthorne. Folio. Collation: [8], 189, 198-468, 481-662, 665-733, 736-968, [62] pp. Former owner signatures to preliminary page and on initial title-page; otherwise a handsome copy. ESTC R18708.