* [PARLIAMENT OF PARIS] BLANCHARD (François) Les Présidens au mortier du Parlement de Paris... followed by Eloges de tous les premiers présidens du Parlement de Paris. 1 vol. in-folio of [10]-502-132-table-95 pp. bound in full calf period, spine with ornamented caissons. Paris Besongne 1647-1645 (E.O.). The work contains 116 coats of arms of which 102 in colour. Boards rubbed, 1 corner worn, snagged on the lower cover and on 1 nerve. Good condition inside. Ref : Saffroy II 25099 Brunet Table 24070 Guigard 2024-2023.

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