AUBIGNé, Theodore Agrippa d' (1552-1630). Les... Lot 11

[AUBIGNé, Theodore Agrippa d' (1552-1630)]. Les Avantures du Baron de Fæneste, comprises four parts... Au Dezert, imprimé aux despens de l'autheur [Geneva: Pierre Aubert], 1630. Copy of André Masséna, prince d'Essling, bound with his arms. First complete and definitive edition, in which the first three books are augmented and the fourth in original edition, third edition without pagination errors. "The only complete edition of these dialogues that appeared during the author's lifetime" (Brunet, I, 545-546). The book was condemned to be published, Pierre Aubert was thrown in prison and Aubigné died on May 9 of the same year. Tchemerzine, I, 174 Brunet, I, 545 Pic, Essai de Bibliographie des Avantures du baron de Fæneste de Théodore- Agrippa d'Aubigné, Cahiers d'Aubigné,6,1995, pp. 345-346, no. 14. In-8 (168 x 101 mm). Binding signed Hardy-Mennil : lemon morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, spine ribbed, ornate spine boards, black headpieces, gilt edges, inside lace. (Leaves *6 and V2 short margins.) Provenance : André Masséna, duke of Rivoli and prince of Essling -- Georges Massoulard (ex-libris). - (USD 935 - USD 1,402) To bid, please consult the "Sales Information" section.