S. Le Bret; Abbé Marcellin; Gabriel Ruck - Histoire de Montauban - [2 Tomes - Édition Annotée] - 1841

Exceptional set of two volumes bound in half morocco gilt. This 1841 edition, annotated by Abbé Marcellin and Gabriel Ruck, represents a major primary source on the history of Montauban, originally written by Henry Le Bret in 1668.

Content: Complete history of Montauban from its origins. Liminal pages, introduction, historical text, a unique genealogical appendix with a list of over 200 notable Montaubanais and Midi-Pyrénées residents from 1841.


Author: Henry Le Bret (provost of Montauban Cathedral, friend of Cyrano de Bergerac)

History of Montauban

Edition: New edition revised and annotated based on the original documents

Annotators: Abbé Marcellin and Gabriel Ruck

Publisher: Rethoré, Montauban

Printer: J. Renous et Comp., Montauban

Year: 1841

Format: Octavo

Dimensions: Height 23 cm × Width 15.5 cm

Volumes: 2 (451 pp + 432 pp = ~900 pages)

Language: French

Binding: Half green/chocolate brown sheepskin, long spine with gilt fillets, floral decoration, marbled endpapers

STATE OF PRESERVATION

Very good (for 183 years old)

✓ Two complete and paired volumes
✓ Complete and legible pagination
✓ Sturdy binding, no detachment
✓ Blank pages, no significant foxing
✓ Soft and flexible leather
✓ Gilding intact

Normal wear and tear: slight cracks at the joints, natural patina (sign of authenticity)

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).