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SAFFROY. Bibliographie généalogique, héraldique et nobiliaire de la France. Paris, Saffroy, 1968, 3 vols (tome 1 to 3 (of 5), in-4, cart. ed.

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SAFFROY. Bibliographie généalogique, héraldique et nobiliaire de la France. Paris, Saffroy, 1968, 3 vols (tome 1 to 3 (of 5), in-4, cart. ed.

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[CLUGNY (Etienne de)]. Genealogy of the House of Clugny, drawn up on the original Titles. Pour servir de réponse aux Généalogies et autres Ecrits donnés au public par François de Clugny seigneur de Thenissey. Dijon, Antoine de Fay, sd [1737]. In-4, 323 pp. Marbled calf, ornate ribbed spine, burgundy t.p., red speckled boards (period binding). Coat of arms of the House of Cluny engraved in intaglio on the title page, genealogical tables in the text. Unique edition of this rare genealogy on the origins of the de Clugny family, originally from Cluny and Autun, by Étienne de Clugny (1664-1741), member of the Dijon Parliament. (Saffroy III, 38964.) From the library of Félicien des Monts de Savasse (1700-1768), knight in Mâcon, with his armorial bookplate "Ex Muzeo de Montibus Savassiae". His library was sold in 1737. A fine copy (some restorations).

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MAUGARD (Antoine). Remarks on the nobility, dedicated to the provincial assemblies. Second edition. Paris, Lamy et Gattey, 1788. In-8, [2] ii lxx 335 [5] pp. glazed blond calf, ornate smooth spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, maroon title page, gilt tr. (period binding). A valuable study of proofs of nobility, complemented by well-documented analyses of the dignity of knighthood and the value of the title of squire. This book unveils plans to reform the second order, including ennoblements and the creation of a heraldic chamber to protect the authenticity of titles from usurpation. This second edition is much larger than the original edition published the previous year, with just 75 pages. "A work in which the author proposes to restore the nobility to its former glory and abolish abuses and privileges that are costly to the rest of the nation" (Saffroy). (Quérard V, 634; Saffroy I, 6681; Barbier 228; Guiguard, Bibliothèque héraldique de France, 1148). Autograph signature of the author at the bottom of the disclaimer; red armorial ex libris of Count de Folchi, Château de Lauzun (Lot-et-Garonne). A fine copy, despite slightly rubbed upper cover.

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RENÉE (Amédée). Les princes militaires de la maison de France, containing the service records and biographies of nearly 300 princes, the genealogical and heraldic history of the various branches of the Capetian dynasty from Robert-le-Fort to the French Revolution. Paris, Amyot, [c. 1848]. Large in-8, half beige cloth, spine ribbed, title in ink on spine, illustrated covers preserved, untrimmed (period binding). Illustrated with heraldic figures in the text. A good copy. Corners worn, spines and covers rubbed.

Estim. 900 - 1 000 EUR

WOELMONT DE BRUMAGNE (H. de). La Noblesse française subsistante, Recherches en vue d'un nobiliaire moderne. Paris, Champion (then) Saffroy, 1928-1931. 3 volumes in 4 vols. in-4, unbleached cloth, smooth spines, title-pieces, covers preserved (later binding). Some indications in graphite. Ex-libris. A good copy. Saffroy, III, 34321 and 34322: "A complete work, bona fide, and indispensable to the genealogist. It was stopped in the province of Ile-de-France due to the death of the author".

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