Dissertation Historique sur les Duels et Les Ordres de Chevalerie. By Jacques Basnage de Beauval and printed in Amsterdam by Pierre Brunal. 1720. 162 pp. plus preface and index. 7.25” x 4.75”. 12mo. Hardcover full leather.

In good condition, with some bumping to edges and corners of boards. Light wear at head and heel of spine. Some instances of cracking to hinges. Modern papers affixed at front and rear. Possible additional light restoration. Text block remains bound well. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce piece in French on dueling and the orders of chivalry. Jacques Basnage de Beauval (1653-1723) was a prominent French Protestant theologian, writer, and preacher. His other works included pieces on church history and Jewish antiquities.

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