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Richelieu, Armand-Jean du Plessis Duc de. Testament politique. 2 parts in 1 vol.

(16), 196, (4) pp.; (4), 201, (5) pp. 8vo. Contemp. calf with gilt decoration on spine and gilt spine title on red label. – Amsterdam, Henri Desbordes, 1708.

„Nouvelle Edition, revûë, corrigée & augmentée.“ First published in 1688, Armand-Jean du Plessis Duc de Richelieu (1585–1642) wrote this text on his political legacy, which was actually only intended for the king, shortly before his death in 1642. Duc de Richelieu served as prime minister to Louis XIII and was a highly influential politician during his lifetime. – Boards with minor signs of wear, ms. ownership entry on title page. – Best.-Nr. 26788