Pierre Neron; Etienne Girard - Recueil d'Edits et Ordonnances Royaux - 1720
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DESCRIPTION: I present to you at auction this IMPRESSIVE complete work: "Recueil de Édits y Ordenanzas Reales" (Montalant, Paris, 1720), two gigantic volumes, true cornerstones of French law during the height of the absolute monarchy. A sought-after work, cited and revered by jurists, historians, and high-level collectors.
THE BINDING:
+ Spectacular period full leather binding, with incredibly decorated spines:
+ Six prominent ribs in each volume, robust, powerful, with a majestic presence.
+ Five finely worked gilt rosettes along the spine: a combination of palmettes, scrolls and stars in a distinctly French 18th-century style.
+ Original red label with the inscription “ORDONN. ROYAVX” in bright gold, absolutely captivating.
+ Gold that, despite the three centuries that have passed, still shine as if it had been applied to a noble library.
+ Overall, a back to fall in love with: dominant, regal, almost sculptural.
These volumes contain all the major royal ordinances that shaped French justice and social life from the 14th to the 18th centuries. It is, quite literally, the legislative DNA of the absolute monarchy.
Among the most striking points:
1. Ordinances of religious persecution
It includes the edicts on Protestantism: regulations, prohibitions, tensions, repressive measures… authentic documents that changed lives and provoked mass migrations. A living testament to the struggle between state and faith.
2. Laws of social and economic control
Regulations on trades, control of commerce, social discipline, criminal justice… texts that show without filters how a country functioned when the law emanated from the king “by the grace of God”.
3. Ordinances of FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV AND LOUIS XV
These include judicial, police, financial, and administrative reforms. Here, the process of centralizing real power is clearly visible, step by step, signature by signature.
4. Famous Great Ordinances
Ordinances of François I, Louis XII, Henri IV and other key kings, with their vision of public order, morality and authority.
5. Added Edict of 1719
The second volume usually includes an edict added later, rarely preserved in other copies: a documentary bonus that makes this lot an even more coveted piece.
A GIGANTIC AND BEAUTIFUL WORK. DON'T MISS IT.
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: Paris (France) 1720
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SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 40 x 26 cm. Pagination: VOLUME I: Cover + [10] + 1127 + [1] pp. VOLUME II: Cover + [8] + 1112 pp. MONUMENTAL AND IMPOSING COMPLETE WORK WEIGHING 9 kg
CONDITION: Full leather binding, in good overall condition, as shown in the photos. Six-banded spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, which stand out and lend exquisite elegance to any library shelf, and double title label. The interior is in good overall condition, as shown in the photos.
A MONUMENTAL AND IMPOSING WORK. IDEAL FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING YOUR LIBRARY SHELVES. DON'T MISS OUT.
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DESCRIPTION: I present to you at auction this IMPRESSIVE complete work: "Recueil de Édits y Ordenanzas Reales" (Montalant, Paris, 1720), two gigantic volumes, true cornerstones of French law during the height of the absolute monarchy. A sought-after work, cited and revered by jurists, historians, and high-level collectors.
THE BINDING:
+ Spectacular period full leather binding, with incredibly decorated spines:
+ Six prominent ribs in each volume, robust, powerful, with a majestic presence.
+ Five finely worked gilt rosettes along the spine: a combination of palmettes, scrolls and stars in a distinctly French 18th-century style.
+ Original red label with the inscription “ORDONN. ROYAVX” in bright gold, absolutely captivating.
+ Gold that, despite the three centuries that have passed, still shine as if it had been applied to a noble library.
+ Overall, a back to fall in love with: dominant, regal, almost sculptural.
These volumes contain all the major royal ordinances that shaped French justice and social life from the 14th to the 18th centuries. It is, quite literally, the legislative DNA of the absolute monarchy.
Among the most striking points:
1. Ordinances of religious persecution
It includes the edicts on Protestantism: regulations, prohibitions, tensions, repressive measures… authentic documents that changed lives and provoked mass migrations. A living testament to the struggle between state and faith.
2. Laws of social and economic control
Regulations on trades, control of commerce, social discipline, criminal justice… texts that show without filters how a country functioned when the law emanated from the king “by the grace of God”.
3. Ordinances of FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV AND LOUIS XV
These include judicial, police, financial, and administrative reforms. Here, the process of centralizing real power is clearly visible, step by step, signature by signature.
4. Famous Great Ordinances
Ordinances of François I, Louis XII, Henri IV and other key kings, with their vision of public order, morality and authority.
5. Added Edict of 1719
The second volume usually includes an edict added later, rarely preserved in other copies: a documentary bonus that makes this lot an even more coveted piece.
A GIGANTIC AND BEAUTIFUL WORK. DON'T MISS IT.
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: Paris (France) 1720
No text provided for translation.
SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 40 x 26 cm. Pagination: VOLUME I: Cover + [10] + 1127 + [1] pp. VOLUME II: Cover + [8] + 1112 pp. MONUMENTAL AND IMPOSING COMPLETE WORK WEIGHING 9 kg
CONDITION: Full leather binding, in good overall condition, as shown in the photos. Six-banded spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, which stand out and lend exquisite elegance to any library shelf, and double title label. The interior is in good overall condition, as shown in the photos.
A MONUMENTAL AND IMPOSING WORK. IDEAL FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING YOUR LIBRARY SHELVES. DON'T MISS OUT.
No content provided to translate.
Shipping Policy
Shipping to Spain → is carried out with: Zeleris Premium 24h
Shipping to Europe is carried out with: UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have a longer transit time).
Shipping to the United States is done via: UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We have been informed by our clients that these companies are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax on imported products).
Shipping to China is carried out with UPS Express 24h.
Shipping to the Rest of the World --> is carried out with UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h.
The books/products will be carefully wrapped with bubble paper to ensure they arrive in perfect condition at their destination.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Collected works, Criminology, Education, Encyclopedias, Europe, Freemasonry, History, Law, Regional interest
Book Title
Recueil d'Edits et Ordonnances Royaux
Author/ Illustrator
Pierre Neron; Etienne Girard
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1720
Height
40 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Other edition
Width
26 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Montalant
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
2260
