FLEURIMONT (G. R.). - Lot 25

FLEURIMONT (G. R.). Medals from the reign of Louis XV. S.l., [1748]. -In-4, marbled calf, ornate ribbed spine, red edges (period binding). The most complete edition of this unofficial continuation of "Médailles sur les principaux événements du règne de Louis XIV", begun by Nicolas Godonnesche (16..-1761) in 1727. It is a forgery and continuation of Godonnesche's work, designed by Fleurimont. The edition features a frontispiece, an engraved title, an engraved epistle and 78 medal plates, each dated, titled and captioned, depicting the main events of Louis XV's reign from his accession in 1715 to the peace concluded at Aix La Chapelle in 1748. All plates are numbered and include a different engraved copper frame, featuring trophies, busts, escutcheons, musical instruments, etc. Lower cover missing, corners dulled, rubbed and a few spots of wear. Some foxing. Tear with damage to frame and angular loss to plate of medal 24.