[FRENCH HISTORY]. 2 TITLES (4 VOLS). ++ H[enrico] C[aterino] Davila. The Histoire Of The Civill Warres Of France. Translated from the Italian. London: Printed by R[uth]. Raworth for W. Lee, D. Pakeman, and G. Bedell, 1647. First Edition in English. 2 Parts in 1. Folio. [4], 1-407, [1]; [408], 409 -1478 pages. Large paper copy. Later full calf, worn, leather splitting along joints. Interior largely in very good condition. Engraved title. Bookplates of Milton, Peterborough; and Earl Fitzwilliam. Historical period of 1560-1598. Wing D413. ++ [Nathaniel William Wraxall]. The History Of France. 3 Vols. London: C. & G. Kearsley, [1790s]. 8vo. Contemporary half tan calf, ribbed gilt-decorated spine with two spine labels. Edges worn, joints rubbed and few starting to crack. Scattered moderate foxing to text and plates, two pages loose. 32 engraved portrait plates.
Estimate $300-400
PROVENANCE: Estate of Ambassador and Mrs. William H.G. FitzGerald, Washington, DC, by descent from Ignaz Petschek and Nikodem Caro, Austro-Hungarian Empire.
