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Médailles sur les principaux événements du règne de Louis le Grand

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This illustrated volume of 1702 depicts in medals the principal events of Louis XIV’s reign. Beautifully bound books like this often served as diplomatic gifts. An enlarged edition appeared in 1723; the envoy Conrad Detlev, Count von Dehn, probably received that version.

Médailles sur les principaux événements du règne de Louis le Grand, Académie Royale des Médailles & des Inscriptions; published by Imprimerie Royale, Red morocco leather, gilt, marbled paper endleaves, French

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Médailles sur les principaux événements du règne de Louis le Grand, Académie Royale des Médailles & des Inscriptions; published by Imprimerie Royale, Red morocco leather, gilt, marbled paper endleaves, French
Médailles sur les principaux événements du règne de Louis le Grand, Académie Royale des Médailles & des Inscriptions; published by Imprimerie Royale, Red morocco leather, gilt, marbled paper endleaves, French

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