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Malta. MONTAGNAC (Baron de). The order of the...

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[Malta]. MONTAGNAC (Baron de). The order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem (Malta), description of the uniform and insignia of each rank. Paris, typography of E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1893. In-4°, red half-chagrin, spine decorated with gilt Maltese crosses, covers preserved (modern binding) ORIGINAL EDITION illustrated with a frontispiece, 3 genealogical tables, 25 beautiful full-page engravings of uniforms (Knights, Bailiffs, Grand-Prior...), and numerous in-text illustrations (crosses, medals, coats of arms...). Covers a little creased with repairs otherwise good condition.