[NUMISMATICS] Medals on the Principal Events... - Lot 674 - Briscadieu

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[NUMISMATICS] Medals on the Principal Events... - Lot 674 - Briscadieu
[NUMISMATICS] Medals on the Principal Events of the Entire Reign of Louis the Great, with historical explanations. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1723. In folio, illustrated with an allegorical frontispiece by Coypel and 318 plates of medals commemorating the events of the king's reign, beautiful garland framing the text. Contemporary red morocco, spine with ornate nerves, triple gilt fillet framing the covers with fleurs-de-lis in the corners, double gilt fillet on the edges, inner gilt roulette, gilt edges. Beautiful copy. One of the masterpieces of the Royal Printing House. A luxurious work in the service of the monarchic prestige marking the culmination of a scholarly numismatic culture.
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