11 - GASCHINARD (Étienne). History of Brittany, in the Form of Questions and Answers. Nantes, Veuve Vatar, 1773. In-12, 312–[3] pp. Red morocco leather, smooth spine with decoration, gilt title, beautiful framing with triple gilt lines and wide lace pattern with small iron motifs on the covers, filleted edges, roulette on the fillets, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Title partially faded on the spine.

GASCHINARD (Étienne). History of Brittany, in the Form of Questions and Answers. Nantes, Veuve Vatar, 1773. In-12, 312–[3] pp. Red morocco leather, smooth spine with decoration, gilt title, beautiful framing with triple gilt lines and wide lace pattern with small iron motifs on the covers, filleted edges, roulette on the fillets, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Title partially faded on the spine. A rare first edition of this history of Brittany written in the form of questions and answers, dedicated to the Duke of Aiguillon. Étienne Gaschignard (1733–1794), Master of Arts from the University of Nantes and principal of the College of Machecoul, presents here an educational summary of Breton history, intended to facilitate its study and memorization. A very fine copy in period lace-trimmed morocco leather, in exceptionally rare condition.