Jacob-Kolb, (Gérard) - Recherches historiques sur les croisades et les Templiers. L'origine de la noblesse et de l'ancienne chevalerie, les cours d'amour, les tournois, les duels ou combats judiciaires, les tribunaux secrets. Paris, Everat 1828. In-8° paperback, 228 pp. 4 plates. Engraved bookplate Sandrier de La Tour de Mitry. Bookplate Franck Villard. Uncommon work. Spine cracked, binding weak, ink markings on false title.

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