Pierre Le Petit

Elzevier edition, very well printed. The second volume contains only a half-title. The frontispiece portrait is missing, as well as a half-title, according to the signature of the gatherings.
19th century binding (circa 1860) in full green morocco signed H. Duru at the top of the endpaper. Triple fillet frame on the boards. Wide gilt dentelle framing the pastedowns. All edges gilt. Light traces of rubbing. Some foxing in volume I. Very handsome copy, perfectly established.
These historical memoirs essentially cover the end of the 16th century and the beginning of Henri IV's reign and various later events (notably disputes between the queen and young Louis XIII), they contain...

Rare first edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait engraved on copper by Nanteuil and a large title vignette.
Late 19th-century half tawny sheep binding with corners. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Small tear at headcap extending 1cm. A very fresh copy.
These historical memoirs cover essentially the end of the 16th century and the beginning of Henri IV's reign, along with various later events (notably disputes between the queen and young Louis XIII). They contain, besides the narrative of events, various documents including numerous letters. Pierre Jeannin was initially a lawyer and student of the great jurist Cujas, becoming president of the parliament of Burgundy in...