Memoires sur le Rang et la Preseance entre les Souverains de l'Europe et entre leurs ministres representans suivant leurs differens Caracteres.pour servir de supplement a l'Ambassadeur et ses fonctions de Mr. de Wicquefort.

ROUSSET. (Jean Rousset de Missy).

Published by Amsterdam. Chez Francois l'Honore et Fils., 1746

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(242 x 187). pp, (viii), 237, (3). Text in French. Title page in red and black with engraved vignette. Marbled free endpapers removed ? Red all edges. Contemporary full calf with five raised bands. Richly gilt decoration to compartments and tan and gilt title label. A very good copy. A French Huguenot, Jean Rousset de Missy (1686-1762) was a renowned historian and author. He wrote extensively on international law and his books were important reference works for diplomats. He was also an authority on ceremonial as testified by the current scarce work on rank and precedence in the courts of Europe. Seller Inventory # 6143

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Title: Memoires sur le Rang et la Preseance entre ...

Publisher: Amsterdam. Chez Francois l'Honore et Fils.

Publication Date: 1746

Binding: Hardcover