Speech on Universal History. With an Ex Libris Durand Auzias
New edition, complete in two volumes.
written in 1681 by Bossuet and dedicated to his pupil the Dauphin de France, son of Louis XIV. Published in Paris, it is entitled Discourse on Universal History to Monseigneur le Dauphin: to explain the continuation of religion and the changes of empires: from the beginning of the world to the empire of Charlemagne. (wikipedia)
Speech on universal history, to Mg. le Dauphin to explain the continuation of Religion & the changes of Empires. (2 volumes)
Rouen: at the home of Pierre DUMESNIL's widow, 1788.
3f. 558 & 339 pages, complete in two volumes
In-12 (10 x 17.5 cm)
Full rooted basane of the time. Smooth backs decorated with a title and tomaison piece, boxes lined with golden irons. Red slices
Some vignettes engraved in bands
Bindings in good condition. Slight rubbing on head covers, slightly blunt corners and title piece 1. Fresh, clean, freckle-free interiors. In good condition. Good overall condition.
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