Serres, Jean de (1540?-1598) An Historical Collection of the Most Memorable Accidents, and Tragicall Massacres of France.

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Serres, Jean de (1540?-1598) An Historical Collection of the Most Memorable Accidents, and Tragicall Massacres of France. London: Thomas Creede, 1598. First edition in English, small folio, large bookplate of William Stirling Maxwell pasted inside front board, in a full calf Stirling Maxwell binding, 11 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.

This important work, by the official historian of France under Henry IV, provides a reliable contemporary account of the 16th century religious conflict between Catholics and Calvinists.

A-Z6 (A1 blank),AA-CC6; Aa-Zz6, Aaa6, Bbb4.
http://estc.bl.uk/S121331

Estimate $1,000-1,500


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