Samuel de SORBIERE
Relation d'un voyage en Angleterre
Chez Pierre Michel|à Cologne 1666|7.50 x 13 cm|relié
New edition, from the Elzevier presses, with a title bearing the sphere; the first dates from 1664. The epistle addressed to the king refers to the disgrace into which the author fell following the publication of his book, he went into exile and his book was suppressed by order of the Council.
Contemporary 18th-century full brown marbled calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with urn tools. Red morocco title label. Cold-tooled fillet frame on boards. Overall rubbed. 2 corners slightly bumped.
The account of the journey is addressed to the Marquis de Vaubrun Nogent, governor of Philippeville. The author recounts and describes the campaign, the cities and the customs of the English, both common people and nobles. His book was suppressed because of certain liberties the author had taken regarding French and royal policy.
Contemporary 18th-century full brown marbled calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with urn tools. Red morocco title label. Cold-tooled fillet frame on boards. Overall rubbed. 2 corners slightly bumped.
The account of the journey is addressed to the Marquis de Vaubrun Nogent, governor of Philippeville. The author recounts and describes the campaign, the cities and the customs of the English, both common people and nobles. His book was suppressed because of certain liberties the author had taken regarding French and royal policy.
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