Binding in blood-colored morocco

Magnificent octave binding from the library of the Sun King Louis XIV, with corresponding supralibris of arms of the French royal house (three fleurs-de-lys de Bourbon under a crown surrounded by a crown of ears) on both plates. Richly gilded back, very wide ornamental border on the dishes, inner border and standing edge, gilded edges. Contents: Jean Duvergier de Hauranne. Chrestian Instructions. Published by Arnauld d’Andilly. 2 parts in 1 volume (with continuous pagination). 12 pp., 374 pp., 8 pp. with engraved title vignette. Paris, Pierre le Petit, 1672 – Title with royal stamp with arms and corresponding alienation stamp. – Capitals restored according to the rules of the art, otherwise only a few rubs and slight snags.