Abbé DOUAY
Histoire généalogique des branches de la maison de Béthune, existantes en Flandre et en Artois, et connues pendant plusieurs siecles sous le nom de Desplanques [...]
S. n.|à Paris 1783|23 x 37.50 cm|relié
The rare first edition, and only edition of this work. Illustrated with numerous tables, a large folding plate showing the armorial genealogy of the Desplanques, heraldic figures in the text, and a notable feature of this book, 15 medallion portraits "au physionotrace" (a process invented by Louis Chrétien and developed by Edmé Quenedey in the style of wash engraving, whose signatures can be found at the bottom of the portraits with the date and place of their creation). Also noteworthy is the presence of a 4-page supplement with a plate of coats of arms on fine blue paper.
Near-contemporary half blonde sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with 4 tools and roulettes. Gilt title. A tear
Near-contemporary half blonde sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with 4 tools and roulettes. Gilt title. A tear
€1,500