Oeuvres du Seigneur de Brantome, 1740 – Calf Binding Hague Edition

Overview An original 1740 French edition of Oeuvres du Seigneur de Brantome, presented here as Volume I (Tome Premier) in its original 18th-century calf binding. Printed at The Hague, this pocket-format volume reflects the period’s appetite for courtly memoir and historical anecdote. The book retains a printed ownership label for “Monſieur Pajot du Bouchet,” linking it to a documented ancien régime family. Highlights • 1740 Hague edition (À La Haye) • Original 18th-century calf binding with gilt decoration • Printed ownership label with long-s typography • Pocket format (approx. 12mo) • Engraved frontispiece present Why You Will Love It This is not just an early printed book but a tangible survival from an 18th-century private library. The combination of authentic period binding, original ownership label, and historically grounded attribution creates a compelling object with both intellectual and aesthetic appeal. Dating / Background Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantome (1540–1614), was a French courtier and chronicler whose writings provide vivid insight into the social and political life of the Valois court. His works circulated in manuscript before later printed editions such as this 1740 Hague issue, which expanded and annotated the text for Enlightenment readers. Provenance The book bears a printed ownership label reading “Monſieur Pajot du Bouchet,” attributable with high probability to Antoine Henri Pajot du Bouchet (1698–1771), seigneur du Bouchet and Grand Master of Waters and Forests in Champagne. This places the volume within the documented milieu of the French administrative nobility. Condition Good to very good antique condition. General wear to calf binding with surface loss and rubbing. Spine ends frayed, corners bumped. Front marbled endpaper has a small tear. Pencil notation “bonne edition 1740” on front page. Some foxing to rear pages. Binding slightly stiff. Dimensions (inches) Height: 5.25 Width: 3.125 Depth: 1.125 Weight: 0.5 lbs Why Collect An authentic 18th-century literary artifact with credible provenance attribution, original binding, and historical significance tied to both its author and its owner. Why Buy From tonyofatlanta? tonyofatlanta is an established, reputable, knowledgeable dealer who offers quality merchandise with quality service. Our shipping is prompt and secure. Our goods are curated for good taste. Customer Satisfaction We stand ready and willing to provide more information, further discussion, or additional photos to make sure that our merchandise satisfies your expectations. tonyofatlanta says It is a rare treasure to find the original owner of a nearly 300 year old book.