CHORIER (Nicolas), A General History of the Dauphiné - Lot 121

CHORIER (Nicolas), A General History of the Dauphiné Grenoble, Éditions des 4 Seigneurs, 1971. 2 large in-4 volumes, full brown morocco binding with raised bands, spines adorned with gilt fleurons, covers framed with a blind-stamped fillet. A very fine bibliophilic presentation. A meticulous reprint of the major work by Nicolas Chorier (1612–1692), a historian and lawyer from the Dauphiné region, devoted to the political, religious, and institutional history of the Dauphiné from antiquity to the modern era. A limited-edition print, this being a non-commercial copy (HC V). Printed on fine laid paper, faithfully reproducing the original edition’s historic typeface. An impressive and elegant volume, intended for enthusiasts of regional history and bibliophiles. The binding is in excellent condition; the interior is fresh and very clean.