By Antoine le Maistre
Paris   Pierre le Petit
10" by 7.5" [26], 798, [34pp]
An uncommon early work on French law, an important treatise by Antoine le Maistre.
By Antoine le Maistre

1658 Les Plaidoyez, et Harangues de Monsieur le Maistre, Cy-Devant Advocat au Parlement, et Conseiller du Roy en ses Conseils d'Estat & Priue

Paris   Pierre le Petit
10" by 7.5" [26], 798, [34pp]
An uncommon early work on French law, an important treatise by Antoine le Maistre.
£294.00
: 2kgs / : 856P22

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Description

Leather Binding, Uncommon

The third edition of this uncommon work.

In the original French.

Register runs as: a4, e4, i4, o2, A-5M4. 

Collated, complete.

An early work on French law, written by Antoine le Maistre, a leading Jansenist lawyer. 

The pleas and cases described in this volume mostly concern criminal cases, and economics conflicts. 

Le Maistre became a famous young advocate quickly in his career. He was friends with Jean Racine, and it noted for his translation of the New Testament, now known as 'Nouveau Testaments de Mons'.

Edited by Jean Issali.

An important work of old regime French law.

Condition

In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Ink to the final leaf of text.

Good

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