Marquis D'Argens Memoirs French Philosopher 1735 leather book Philipsbourg map

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Memoires de Monsieur le Marquis D'Argens.
Published 1735, London.
296 pages. Text in French. Large engraved folding battle map of Philipsbourg.

Attractive antiquarian full mottled calf leather binding, raised bands, gilt title lettering & compartment decorations, marbled end papers.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, joints cracked but covers still well attached due to strong binding style of the era, leather  rubbed but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 6" H x 4" W.

[B6928].