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French Legal Book, 2 Works. in 1, Paris, 1620

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French Legal Book, 2 Works. in 1, Paris, 1620
[FRENCH LEGAL BOOK.] Chenu, Jean, de Bourges (Advocat en Parlement). Livre Des Offices de France, ou Continuation du Recueil d'Edicts faits sur creations d'Estats & Offices de judicature, Reglemens notables donnez par les Cours Souveraines, entre Ecclesiastiques, pour la celebration du service divin...; with Notables et Singulieres Questions de Droict Decidees par Arrests memorables des Cours Souveraines de France, partie d'iceux prononcez en robbes rouges.  Paris: Chez Nicolas Buon, 1620. 2 Vols. in 1. 4to. Full calf, gilt border, embossed gilt wreath, raised gilt bands and embellishments to spine; all edges with diagonal black and red stripe stain.  Fair-Good. Front cover is detached; large areas of leather scratched off the covers; edgewear and leather losses, including to spine. Foxing and toning, recent bookplates of two previous owners on pastedown.