DIPLOMACY / MANUSCRIPT. Manuscript from the middle... Lot 284

[DIPLOMACY / MANUSCRIPT]. Manuscript from the middle of the 17th century in one volume in-folio, glazed blond calf, gilt coat of arms in the centre of the boards, spine with ornate nerves (period binding)." Traictez des Rois de France avec les Papes." 380 ff. approximately, comprising 59 treaties and investitures: seventeen concluded "with the Popes," between 1513 and 1555; five "with the Dukes of Ferrara," between 1527 and 1556; twelve "with the Republic of Florence," between 1396 and 1557; three "with the Republic of Lucca," between 1328 and 1396; seventeen "with the Dukes of Milan and Investitures." between 1386 and 1516 (including the marriage contract of Louis, Duke of Touraine, with Valentine of Milan, 27 January 1386 and the letters of erection of Milan into a duchy by Emperor Wenceslas in favour of John Galeas, 11 May 1395) and five "with the Dukes of Mantua, of Parma", between 1396 and 1551From the libraries of HENRI AUGUSTE DE LOMÉNIE, COMTE DE BRIENNE (1595-1666) and René de Galard de Brassac de Béarn, with ex-libris.Joints cracked but solid; corners damaged.See photos xxxx