29 - [HISTORY - FLANDERS] - DE SAINT-GENOIS, Jules

[HISTORY - FLANDERS] - DE SAINT-GENOIS, Jules Set of 2 historical works and collections in 2 volumes: - “Analytical Inventory of the Charters of the Counts of Flanders, Prior to the Accession of the House of Burgundy, Preserved in the Archives of East Flanders...,” Ghent, Printed by the widow of Goesin-Verhaeghe, 1843–1846, 2 parts in 1 substantial volume. In-4°. Bottle-green glazed half-calf with corners (illegible bookbinder’s signature at the bottom of the spine). Spine with four raised bands decorated with gold fillets. Author’s name and title in gold. Scuffing, slight water stains, and scattered foxing. First edition of this monumental paleographic research tool. It provides a chronological analysis of more than 1,300 medieval charters (from 633 to 1384), shedding light on Flemish feudal law and municipal privileges. Complete with the valuable glossary. References: National Bibliography of Belgium, II, 142; de Pottere, *Les Archives en Belgique*, p. 89. - A miscellaneous collection of 5 short works, historical dissertations, and archaeological notes. Ghent, c. 1837–1850. In-8°. Black grained half-calf with small corners. Smooth spine with author’s name and titles in gold. Cracks at the top of the joints, normal wear and tear, rare foxing. One article published on yellow paper. Rare collection of offprints comprising: “Note on A. Voisin,” “History of the Avoueries in Belgium,” “History of Flanders’ Commercial Relations,” “Note on the East Flanders Archives Repository,” "Note on the Manuscripts of East Flanders," and "Analytical Summary of Flanders’ Relations with England." References: National Bibliography of Belgium, II, 143; Warnkoenig, Flandrische Staats-und Rechtsgeschichte, III, 82. Provenance: from the library of Philippe Kervyn of Volkaersbeke (ex-libris)