[SEGOING (Charles)] - Armorial universel contenant les armes des principales maisons, etats et dignités des plus - 1679

Universal Armorial containing the coats of arms of the principal houses, states and dignities of the most notable kingdoms of Europe. At Hubert Jailliot, Paris, 1679.

In-4, (27.2 x 20 cm), (4) ff., 214 pl., (4) ff., bound. Brown calfskin, spine with raised bands ornate, title piece in red morocco, gilt tooling on the edges, speckled edges. Contemporary binding. Wear from use. Headcaps loose, tailpiece missing, title piece missing, some epiderms on the raised cords, wormholes at the head of the spine and at the foot of the second plate, crude restorations to both boards, restoration on about ten leaves at the beginning and end of the work, some marginal dampstains.

Fourth edition adorned with two engraved titles, published twenty-five years after the original edition.

Work assembling the armorial bearings of the most eminent houses, states and dignities of the 17th century.

Library stamp above the title page.

Note: plates 195 and 196 are replaced by plates 185 and 186, double.