Michel Nostradamus, Étienne Daudet - Les Vrayes Centuries et Propheties - 1690
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Les Vrayes Centuries et Propheties by Michel Nostredame and Étienne Daudet, a leather-bound Lyon edition with 218 pages in French (original language) and six illustrated portraits, published by Antoine Besson.
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Les Prophéties — Rare early Lyon edition — Antoine Besson — Illustrated — 218 pp.
Rare and highly collectible early Lyon edition of the famous Centuries and Prophecies by Michel de Nostredame, printed in Lyon by Antoine Besson.
An attractive and authentic small-format edition, preserved in its contemporary full leather binding and enriched with engraved portraits, including Michel Nostradamus, César Nostradamus and Henry II of France.
The volume contains La Vie de Maistre Michel Nostradamus, the preface addressed to César Nostradamus, the epistle to Henry II, the prophetic Centuries and related texts.
Pagination: 218 pages.
Dimensions: 15.2 × 8.9 cm; thickness approx. 2 cm.
book is complete with all 6 illustrations.
This edition is particularly desirable due to its elegant pocket format, strong period character and the enduring fascination surrounding Nostradamus and prophetic literature. Early French Nostradamus editions remain sought after worldwide by collectors of occult and esoteric literature, astrology, prophecy, early French printing, antiquarian books and historical curiosities.
Condition:
Contemporary full leather binding, structurally sound. Honest age-related wear and rubbing to the covers and spine. Corners bumped. Interior generally well preserved with attractive age toning, occasional staining and minor imperfections consistent with centuries of age and use. Old ownership traces and ex-libris marks present.
Overall a very appealing and authentic collector’s copy with strong decorative shelf presence.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The book will be carefully packed and shipped insured.
Les Prophéties — Rare early Lyon edition — Antoine Besson — Illustrated — 218 pp.
Rare and highly collectible early Lyon edition of the famous Centuries and Prophecies by Michel de Nostredame, printed in Lyon by Antoine Besson.
An attractive and authentic small-format edition, preserved in its contemporary full leather binding and enriched with engraved portraits, including Michel Nostradamus, César Nostradamus and Henry II of France.
The volume contains La Vie de Maistre Michel Nostradamus, the preface addressed to César Nostradamus, the epistle to Henry II, the prophetic Centuries and related texts.
Pagination: 218 pages.
Dimensions: 15.2 × 8.9 cm; thickness approx. 2 cm.
book is complete with all 6 illustrations.
This edition is particularly desirable due to its elegant pocket format, strong period character and the enduring fascination surrounding Nostradamus and prophetic literature. Early French Nostradamus editions remain sought after worldwide by collectors of occult and esoteric literature, astrology, prophecy, early French printing, antiquarian books and historical curiosities.
Condition:
Contemporary full leather binding, structurally sound. Honest age-related wear and rubbing to the covers and spine. Corners bumped. Interior generally well preserved with attractive age toning, occasional staining and minor imperfections consistent with centuries of age and use. Old ownership traces and ex-libris marks present.
Overall a very appealing and authentic collector’s copy with strong decorative shelf presence.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The book will be carefully packed and shipped insured.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Astrology, Esotericism, Europe, History, Literature, Poetry
Book title
Les Vrayes Centuries et Propheties
Author/ Illustrator
Michel Nostradamus, Étienne Daudet
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1690
Height
15.2 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
8.9 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Antoine Besson
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
218
