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)
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)
