Jean Buvat — Journal de la Regence (1715-1723)

Paris, Henri Plon, 1865. First edition. Hardback. A complete two volume set of the journal of the Regency published for the first time. In the original French language. French language. Two volumes. First edition. Published from the original manuscripts by authorization of H. E. the Minister of Public Instruction. A detailed archival journal, a mixture of historical facts as they were reported with the accurate commentary on the events of the Regency from the year 1715 to 1723. Written by Jean Buvat, a French librarian at the King's Library and author. Bound in patterned paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light chipping to the extremities. Sunning to the spine. Joints starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .