Histoire de Bertrand Du Guesclin

First edition.
Contemporary glazed brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated. Red morocco title and volume labels. Blind fillet frame on covers. 2 corners slightly bumped. Slight lack along one edge. Handsome copy.
History of the famous Bertrand Du Guesclin (1320-1380), fiery soldier who became Constable of France and Castile and who distinguished himself particularly during the Hundred Years' War by driving the English from numerous French provinces. The work was well received upon publication and was reprinted several times.