LE MOYNE, Pierre. (1602-1671) - De l'Art de regner. Sebastien Cramoisy, Sebastien Mabre-Cramoisy, 1665.   An interesting edition, finely illustrated, of this manual on the art of ruling dedicated to King Louis XIV. The work, in full Baroque style, is by the Jesuit poet Pierre Le Moyne.   Folio (335 x 202mm). Printer's device on title, delightful engraved initials, head-and-tail pieces, engraved illustrations (some marginal tiny holes to title and following leaf, gathering K-L and 3Y-3Z misbound, some staining and waterstaining, foxing and browning sometimes heavier). Contemporary vellum, manuscript title on spine in 5 bands, speckled edges (staining and rubbing, front endpaper with tear and losses).

Estimate € 300 - 500

Sold € 500