Pierre de Vaissière - De quelques assassins [Ex-libris Gustave van Bree] - 1912

Pierre de Vaissière's work is fundamental to early 20th-century historiography, as it applies a rigorous archival method to the study of criminal psychology during the Wars of Religion. Through a vivid and well-documented narrative, the author transforms the historical essay into a profound analysis of the political and religious motives behind the great assassinations of the 16th century. The text remains a benchmark for those studying the link between ideological fanaticism and violence in Renaissance France

This copy includes an original historical engraving depicting the murder of Admiral Coligny. It is preserved in a fine bibliophile binding in red leatherette with gilt lettering on the spine, made for a private collector
Of special importance is the ex-libris of Gustave van Bree, marking this volume as coming from the library of one of the best-known Belgian bibliophiles of the early 20th century. His library was later dispersed through the Belgian antiquarian and auction market, and books bearing his ex-libris are considered collectible copies with documented provenance.

The book also bears a dated ownership inscription from 1912, further confirming its historical ownership.

This is not just an old book, but a true bibliophile object from an important Belgian private library