Traité de la noblesse des Capitouls de Toulouse

Fourth edition, after the original published in 1673.
Contemporary full red morocco binding richly decorated. Spine with five raised bands ornamented with gilt fillets and fleurons as well as a black morocco title label. Wide gilt dentelle frame on covers. Fine gilt dentelle (40 mm wide) framing the pastedowns; cornerpieces of exceptional complexity. All edges gilt. Headcap skillfully restored, as well as one joint.
Very handsome copy richly bound.
History of the Capitouls of Toulouse from their Roman origins. This study in which the author presents numerous hypotheses establishes a history of the city of Toulouse endowed with numerous precious information. The author has gathered multiple documents, drawing from historians the proofs of the nobility of the Capitouls.
Rare copy elegantly bound in contemporary red morocco.