ANSELME (Père) - POTIER DE COURCY. Histoire généalogique et chronologique de la Maison Royale de France [...] + Suite le Histoire de la Maison Royale de France by Potier de Courcy. Paris, Editions du Palais Royal, 1967-68. 12 strong vol. in-8, ed. full blue percaline, numerous coats of arms in text. Very good overall condition. Reprint of the monumental work by Père Anselme (1726-1733). The work deals with the genealogy of the House of France, alliances, the great officers of the crown, the great feudal houses, and so on. It therefore covers the entire nobility of the early 18th century, making it an exceptional document. Complete with 3 additional volumes by Potier de Courcy (bookplates in all 3 volumes).

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