[ARMS]. Lot of 2 18th c. books in period bindings with gilt arms in the centre of the boards.1) [MONTESQUIEU]. Considerations sur les causes de la grandeur des romains et de leur décadence. Amsterdam, Jacques Desbordes, 1734. Small in-8 bound in full brown calf, spine gilt and gilt ribbed, triple gilt fillet framing the boards stamped with gilt arms contained in a gilt medallion, gilt border inside. [2] ff, 277 pp, [1] f. Original edition of the second issue with a good errata page. Copy with the arms of the Amelot family. Manuscript bookplate Hampchatones (?). Binding faded, wear and defects on the inside pages 2) [CAVAILLON]. Exposition de l'histoire de France... Paris, Saillant, Le Veuve Desaint, 1775. In-12 bound in full marbled calf, spine gilt and gilt ribbed, triple gilt fillet framing the boards stamped with the arms of France, simple fillet at the edges, [4] ff, 514 pp, [3] ff. decorated with an engraved wooden armorial headband. Copy bound with the arms of the royal house of France. Some foxing, small damage to the head cover Fairly good condition 1) MONTESQUIEU Binding: Corners worn, one missing Joints cracked and worn Missing head and edge bands One missing rib on the spine Spots on the boards Dull edges Inner pages: Foxing and spotting Soiling of some pages. Several browned pages Soiled title page 2) CAVAILLON Binding: Small accident on head cover, corners partly dulled Cracked leather on spine Inner pages: Freckling affecting the text according to the pages Several browned pages Minor soiling