Jacques-Auguste de Thou — Memoires de la Vie de Jacques-Auguste de Thou

Amsterdam, Francois l'Honore, 1713. Vellum. The second edition in French of the autobiography of Jacques Auguste de Thou, complete with illustrations. The second edition in French, originally published in Latin in 1620. the first to be illustrated.The memoirs of Jacques-Auguste de Thou, detailing his life, and the history of France, between 1553 to 1601.De Thou was a French historian, and president of the Parlement of Paris. He was also the president a mortier, using his authority to work towards religious peace. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, one folding plate, and six plates.Collated, complete.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In a full vellum binding. Externally, smart, with light marks and age-toning to the boards and spine, as is usual with vellum. Minor bumping to the extremities. Faded ink to the spine. Light surface loss to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean, with only a few scattered spots. Ink inscription to the title page. Small closed tear to the folding plate. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .