Description
The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius. Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in which he was Employed. Together with a Critical Account of his Works. Written Originally in French by M. De Burigny. 1749, 368 pp plus index, 8.25” x 5.5”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. As-is, with rubbing and wear to edges of boards and spine. Front board and first end page almost fully detached. Remainder of text block remains bound well, with lesser cracking to rear hinge. Light markings and marginalia. Frontispiece of Grotius adjacent to title page. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. The first English edition on the life and works of Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), a Dutch humanist, writer, and theologian, and statesman. A frequent critic of the Dutch government, he was imprisoned and subsequently escaped to France, where he wrote many of his most influential works. A great piece for restoration. FORN-MSB-0224-TUB0001-HKREV
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