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Jean de SILHON

Le ministre d'estat, avec le veritable usage de la politique moderne

S.n. [Elzevier], A Paris [Leyde] 1648 -1651, Pet. in 12 (7,5x12,5cm), (16) 392pp. et 520pp. (7), 2 volumes reliés.

Rare meeting of the three parts of the Minister of estat having appeared separately. The first part appeared for the first time in Paris, at the Toussaint Bray in 1631, the second and third, respectively, appeared in 1643 and 1651 by the same publisher and were subsequently reversed by Elsevier. Make the sphere on the title pages of the three volumes. Full blue morocco night late nineteenth signed Cuzin for the first two volumes, I hit the figure Mr. spine Jansenist nerves to date with tail. Inner lace, gilt edges. Caps with light rubbing. The third volume is long grain morocco 1830. spine smooth fillets with cold irons and rollers cold. Cold boards hit 2 wheels framing. Gilt edges. A thin stripe in the lower flat. The third volume is slightly larger and thicker than the first two, the paper is stronger, the Amsterdam Elzevier not imprinted in the same way. Beautiful examples (the first two copies are slightly darker back). Silhon Jean (1596-1667) was first secretary of Richelieu before moving State Councillor. Over entirely devoted to Richelieu, The Minister of State is a political reflection that provides a flattering portrait of the regime established by Richelieu. The three volumes contain numerous historical studies and an overall reflection on the power, alliances and diplomacy. Bayle "unquestionably one of the strongest and most judicious writers of his century." Bookplate 'liber libro' lion holding a crown for the first two volumes. Third volume: bookplate weapons of Georges Montandon. --- Please note that the translation in english is done automatically, we apologize if the formulas are inaccurate. Contact us for any information!