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CHOISY (François-Timoléon de, Abbé): La vie de Saint Louis. Paris, Barbin et Horthemels, 1689. One volume. 18 by 24 cm. (16)-217-171-(16) pages. Full contemporary binding in fair condition, spine 5 nerfs, ornamented, roulette on edges. Gilding on spine a little faded, some interior foxing, tiny flaws in margins of first two leaves. One title vignette, eight very elegant headbands, and eight lettrines. First edition of this life of Louis IX, known as Saint Louis (1214-1270), written by the Abbé de Choisy, first known for his taste for cross-dressing and his talents as a spy, before traveling (to Siam), and making a career as a historian.

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CHOISY (François-Timoléon de, Abbé): La vie de Saint Louis. Paris, Barbin et Horthemels, 1689. One volume. 18 by 24 cm. (16)-217-171-(16) pages. Full contemporary binding in fair condition, spine 5 nerfs, ornamented, roulette on edges. Gilding on spine a little faded, some interior foxing, tiny flaws in margins of first two leaves. One title vignette, eight very elegant headbands, and eight lettrines. First edition of this life of Louis IX, known as Saint Louis (1214-1270), written by the Abbé de Choisy, first known for his taste for cross-dressing and his talents as a spy, before traveling (to Siam), and making a career as a historian.

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