Upcoming auctions
1 / 4

To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.

live November 12 | 02:00 PM
Marambat - de Malafosse

91 - [MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)]. MILITARY CODE OR COMPILATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE. P., Gandouin, 1728 [for the first 3 volumes], Gandouin, Hourdel, Rolin, 1735 [Volume IV], Rollin Fils, 1747 [Volume V]. Five volumes in 12mo format, bound in marbled brown calfskin, spines with five raised bands decorated with small gilt metal fittings, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). The bindings of volumes 4 and 5 are modeled after the first three volumes; the covers of volume 5 are in fawn sheepskin with a pattern of black diamonds, four cap bands that are worn down or partially worn down, and eight rounded corners. FIRST EDITION, very rare, of this collection of royal ordinances covering all aspects of military life in the 18th century. Beautiful FRONTISPICE engraved on steel by J. B. Scotin for the first three volumes.

The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.

Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.

The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.

Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Estimation

€100 - 150

Sale fees

30%

[MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)]. MILITARY CODE OR COMPILATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE. P., Gandouin, 1728 [for the first 3 volumes], Gandouin, Hourdel, Rolin, 1735 [Volume IV], Rollin Fils, 1747 [Volume V]. Five volumes in 12mo format, bound in marbled brown calfskin, spines with five raised bands decorated with small gilt metal fittings, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). The bindings of volumes 4 and 5 are modeled after the first three volumes; the covers of volume 5 are in fawn sheepskin with a pattern of black diamonds, four cap bands that are worn down or partially worn down, and eight rounded corners. FIRST EDITION, very rare, of this collection of royal ordinances covering all aspects of military life in the 18th century. Beautiful FRONTISPICE engraved on steel by J. B. Scotin for the first three volumes.

Text translated by DeepL.
Only the original version is legally binding

Auction details

Sale of Antique and Modern Books - Autographs - Photographs
Thursday, November 12
02:00 PM
7 rue d'Astorg
31000 TOULOUSE, France

Auction house

Marambat - de Malafosse +33 5 61 12 52 02 cojean@mm-encheres.com
On Drouot for 9 years avec More than 46,000 lots published

Delivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.

Delivery Options

Log in or create an account to learn more about your delivery options for this sale!