{"product_id":"gazette-de-la-regence-le-comte-e-de-barthelemy-parijs-1887","title":"Gazette de la Régence - Count E. de Barthélemy - Paris 1887","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully bound French history book from 1887, with a special connection between the French royal house and the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGazette de la Régence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains historical reports from the years 1715 to 1719, a turbulent period during which France was governed by Regent Philip II, Duke of Orléans, following the death of Louis XIV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe publication is based on an original eighteenth-century manuscript that was preserved in the National Library in The Hague. The French historian Édouard de Barthélemy prepared this edition, supplemented with historical notes and an extensive index of names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reports offer a glimpse into life at the French court, political intrigues, diplomatic developments, and social events during the Regency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe execution of the book also deserves attention. The brown leather spine features raised bands, gold tooling, and decorative frames. The marbled covers are complemented by exceptionally colorful endpapers in red, blue, green, and cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive nineteenth-century book for enthusiasts of French history, historical literature, and classic bookbindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Gazette de la Régence, janvier 1715 - juin 1719\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdited by: Le Comte E. de Barthélemy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: G. Charpentier et Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Paris, 1887\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal nineteenth-century edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e352 numbered pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalf-leather binding with gold tooling and raised bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarbled covers and colorful endpapers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 18.5 × 12.5 × 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antiquarian condition. The leather spine shows visible wear and local loss of gold tooling. The interior has slight age-related discoloration and some brown spots. The binding and marbled paper have been attractively preserved. See the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304376975699,"sku":"AB0707011","price":137.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1381_a168fde9-8658-4760-8981-85173144332a.jpg?v=1791634658","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/de-ae\/products\/gazette-de-la-regence-le-comte-e-de-barthelemy-parijs-1887","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}