XVIII° ENGRAVINGS / Set of large-format engraved portraits (27 x 42.5 cm), each …
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XVIII° ENGRAVINGS / Set of large-format engraved portraits (27 x 42.5 cm), each presented with its printed notice on 2-page laid paper of the same size: "Abraham de Fabert Mareschal de France" (by Delinck) - "RP Pierre Lalemant Chancelier de l'Université de Paris" (by Nanteuil 1678) - "Cardinal de Berulle" (by Lubin")

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