[Malta]. SAINT-ALLAIS (Nicolas Viton de). The Order of Malta, its Grand Masters and Knights.
Paris, chez l'Auteur et Delaunay, 1839.
In-8 of [4]-362-pages, half tan calf, smooth spine decorated (period binding).
ORIGINAL EDITION devoted mainly to the history of Malta in the 18th century. It is adorned with 4 finely engraved steel plates representing the 80 coats of arms of the Grand Masters. Some foxing. (Hellwald, p.34).
Provenances : Library of the Dukes of Arenberg (Armorial bookplate with the motto " Christus Protector Meus ") - Library A.P. Dutertre (Stamped bookplate).
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