An original early 18th-century French historical work:
Isaac de Larrey (1638–1719)
Histoire de France, sous le règne de Louis XIV
Tome I (Volume I only, as issued)
Amsterdam: Chez Michel Bohm & Compagnie, 1718
12mo format (approx. 11 × 16 cm)
524 pages
Language: French
A contemporary historical account of the reign of Louis XIV, written by the Huguenot historian Isaac de Larrey while in exile. The work provides a critical and detailed narrative of the political, military, and diplomatic events of the period.
Illustration
Complete with the original folding copper-engraved portrait of:
Sophie Dorothée of Prussia
After a painting by Antoine Pesne (court painter)
Engraved by Petrus van Gunst (sculpsit)
The engraving is fully present and fold-out, an important feature for collectors.
Condition
Original early 18th-century binding.
Full leather binding, heavily worn with surface loss and rubbing.
Spine decorated in gilt (partially faded), structurally fragile but intact.
Boards worn and aged.
Interior complete.
Engraved portrait present.
Paper with age toning and light foxing.
No modern rebinding.
Please review all photographs carefully.

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