BAPST, Constantin Germain. Histoire des Joyaux de la Couronne de France, Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1889, 4to, half title, 11 plates as usual, numerous illustrations (lightly spotted), original wrappers (lightly dust-soiled and torn, sewing broken). [Sinkankas 371]
"Very thorough, highly regarded historical study of the French crown jewels from the reign of Francis I, ca. 1530, to the time of publication." (Sinkankas)