* 90. PFEFFEL (Christian-Frédéric). New chronological... - Lot 90 - A.Blanchy | E.Lacombe - Bordeaux Chartrons - Bordeaux Enchères

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* 90. PFEFFEL (Christian-Frédéric). New chronological... - Lot 90 - A.Blanchy | E.Lacombe - Bordeaux Chartrons - Bordeaux Enchères
* 90. PFEFFEL (Christian-Frédéric). New chronological abridgment of the history and public law of Germany. Paris, Delalain, 1776. 2 volumes in-4, viii, 648 p.; 622 p., [1] p. (errata), half tan basane with smooth spine. French first edition of this history of Germany by the jurisconsult and diplomat Christian-Frederic Pfeffel (1726-1807), forefather of the present British prime minister, Boris Johnson. "Third and much improved edition of a work which, despite the unjust criticism of Grimm in his Correspondence, continues to be sought after", says Brunet. Heads worn and leather split on the spines, one plate shaken, rare foxing, bookplate engraved but scratched on the reverse of the plates and other minor defects. (Brunet, IV, 585).
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