PHALERISTICS. GIUSTINIANI Abbé, Histoire des ordres militaires ou des chevaliers, des milices seculières et régulières de l'un et de l'autre sexe, qui ont été établies jusques à présent... avec des figures qui représentent les différents habillements de ces ordres. 1721, by Pierre Brunel, Amsterdam. Small in-12°, 4 volumes in 4 vols (254 pp. + 441 pp. + 471 pp. + 436 pp.) illustrated with numerous plates, full calf binding, double filleted boards, ornate ribbed spine, title in gold lettering, all edges marbled. Wear to boards, but overall good condition.

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