Monsieur Flechier - Histoire de Théodose le Grand - Fléchier - 1680 - Édition proche de l’originale, reliure cuir dorée - 1680
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Histoire de Théodose le Grand by Monsieur Fléchier, a 1680 edition close to the original with a half-leather binding, in French and 500 pages.
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History of Theodosius the Great, for His Highness the Dauphin, by Monsieur Fléchier, Abbot of St. Severin, of the French Academy.
Dated edition of 1680 (M. DC. LXXX), printed by Sébastien Mabre-Cramoisy, King's Printer in Paris, with royal privilege dated March 9, 1679. Mentioned as 'New Edition'.
Historical context
This prestigious work was specially composed for the education of the Grand Dauphin, son of Louis XIV. Fléchier, a member of the French Academy, chose the figure of Emperor Theodosius I as a model of virtue and Christian governance to be transmitted to the future king of France. It is a unique testimony of royal pedagogy under the Ancien Régime.
Format and edition
Dimensions: 15.5 × 10 cm
Close to the original: published barely a year after the first edition of 1679, by the same prestigious royal printer.
Rarity: High-quality vintage edition
Detailed report
Binding: Full antique leather (veal or light brown morocco) with raised bands, richly decorated with gilded panels featuring floral and geometric motifs. Red edges (classic 17th-century finish).
Cover pages: peigne marbled paper (blue/red/cream), characteristic of carefully crafted 17th-century bindings.
General condition:
Interior paper in excellent condition: fresh, well white, with few scattered foxing spots (normal for its age).
Complete and readable text on all pages.
Impeccable layout with engraved banners at the head of chapters.
Functional and sturdy binding
Minor usage flaws (minor) :
Crowns (upper and lower back extremities) partially trimmed, slightly rubbed.
• Slightly dulled edges of the binding (cardboard visible in some areas)
Hinges that are a bit flexible but stable.
Complete copy, no pages missing. All preliminaries present (warning, detailed table of contents, King's privilege).
Remarkable content
The Preface (by Fléchier) explains the educational choice of this work and is a major historical source on the training of French princes. The summary details the 22 books that make up this moral and political history of Theodosius.
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History of Theodosius the Great, for His Highness the Dauphin, by Monsieur Fléchier, Abbot of St. Severin, of the French Academy.
Dated edition of 1680 (M. DC. LXXX), printed by Sébastien Mabre-Cramoisy, King's Printer in Paris, with royal privilege dated March 9, 1679. Mentioned as 'New Edition'.
Historical context
This prestigious work was specially composed for the education of the Grand Dauphin, son of Louis XIV. Fléchier, a member of the French Academy, chose the figure of Emperor Theodosius I as a model of virtue and Christian governance to be transmitted to the future king of France. It is a unique testimony of royal pedagogy under the Ancien Régime.
Format and edition
Dimensions: 15.5 × 10 cm
Close to the original: published barely a year after the first edition of 1679, by the same prestigious royal printer.
Rarity: High-quality vintage edition
Detailed report
Binding: Full antique leather (veal or light brown morocco) with raised bands, richly decorated with gilded panels featuring floral and geometric motifs. Red edges (classic 17th-century finish).
Cover pages: peigne marbled paper (blue/red/cream), characteristic of carefully crafted 17th-century bindings.
General condition:
Interior paper in excellent condition: fresh, well white, with few scattered foxing spots (normal for its age).
Complete and readable text on all pages.
Impeccable layout with engraved banners at the head of chapters.
Functional and sturdy binding
Minor usage flaws (minor) :
Crowns (upper and lower back extremities) partially trimmed, slightly rubbed.
• Slightly dulled edges of the binding (cardboard visible in some areas)
Hinges that are a bit flexible but stable.
Complete copy, no pages missing. All preliminaries present (warning, detailed table of contents, King's privilege).
Remarkable content
The Preface (by Fléchier) explains the educational choice of this work and is a major historical source on the training of French princes. The summary details the 22 books that make up this moral and political history of Theodosius.
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Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
History
Book Title
Histoire de Théodose le Grand - Fléchier - 1680 - Édition proche de l’originale, reliure cuir dorée
Author/ Illustrator
Monsieur Flechier
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1680
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
500
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