Catalogue of a Large Collection of Rare and Curious Books of All Kinds

26 The Embassies and Negotiations of Cardinal du Perron, containing the most beautiful and eloquent Letters, concerning State and Doctrine as well as familiar matters, which he wrote on all kinds of subjects to Kings, Princes, Princesses, Dukes, Republics, great Lords, and others of various ranks; along with those addressed to him on their behalf. Together with the Accounts sent to King Henry the Great, concerning the particulars of the Conclaves at which he was present in Rome for the election of several Popes. Collected and accompanied by Summaries and notices by César de Ligny, Secretary of the said Lord. Cardinal Jacques Davy du Perron (1556–1618) was a high-ranking diplomat and theologian instrumental in the conversion of Henri IV to Catholicism. Folio. Paris, 1623. In calfskin. 9-10.

27 The Seven Books of Arrian of Nicomedia on the Expedition of Alexander, and the History of India. From the Latin translation of Bonaventura Vulcanius, edited by Jacob Gronovius. Greek and Latin text. Folio. Leiden, 1704. In parchment. 5-5. original: "Arriani Nicomedensis Expeditionis Alexandri Lib. VII... Gr. & Lat." Arrian is the primary source for the military campaigns of Alexander the Great.

28 The Annals of the Monastery of Kremsmünster in Upper Austria, written by Father Simon Rettenpacher, Professor of the Order of Saint Benedict in the same place, for the nine-hundredth anniversary of the Monastery. Folio. Salzburg, 1677. In parchment. 2-0. original: "Annales Monasterii Cremifanensis in Austriâ superiore..." Kremsmünster is one of the oldest and most significant Benedictine abbeys in Austria.

29 Annals of Aquitaine: A Summary of the Deeds and Feats of the Kings of France and England, and the Lands of Naples and Milan, until 1557. In 4 parts, by Jean Bouchet. Folio. Poitiers, by Enguilbert de Marnef, 1557.
On the title page, one reads these four Latin verses addressed to the French:

Behold this work, O France, daughter of spirited Mars,
the laws by which you yourself once conquered.
You alone mastered the fierce Goth, you alone the British:
What more? Rome herself was subject to you.
original: "Hoc opus inspicias animosi filia Martis / Gallia, quos olim viceris ipsa Leges. / Acrem sola Gothum domnisti, sola Britannos: / Quid magis? Ipsa tibi subdita Roma fuit."

A very curious and very rare book; it is missing a tiny trifle. The cataloger notes "une bagatelle de rien" (a trifle of nothing), suggesting a minor defect like a missing blank leaf or small corner tear. In calfskin. 9-10.

30 The Embassies and Negotiations of Cardinal du Perron, with the most beautiful and eloquent Letters, concerning State and Doctrine as well as familiar matters, which he wrote on all kinds of subjects to Kings, Princes, Princesses, Dukes, Republics, Great Lords, and others of various ranks; and those addressed to him on their behalf. Together with the Accounts sent to King Henry the Great, concerning the particulars of the Conclaves at which he was present in Rome for the creation of several Popes. Collected and accompanied by Summaries and Notices, by César de Ligny, Se-