With 12 engraved plates of Medals, 1739

[Louis Jobert]:

La Science des Médailles. Nouvelle édition avec des remarques historiques & critiques. 1-2.

Paris, De Bure, 1739. 12mo. (16,7 x 9,5 cms.) [xlvi] + 464; + [2] + 480 pp. + engraved title in part 1 (signed Ertinger) + 12 engraved plates reproducing medals. NB: bound without letterpress titles. Text with engraved headpieces.

Jobert’s 2-volume work about ancient medals. Two volumes, contemporary full calf, worn, a few unobtrusive notes in ink on front endpapers, one leaf in second part with a small paper defect, causing the loss of a few letters. Originally published in 1692, this is the most complete and sought-after edition. Originally published in 1692, this is the most complete and sought-after edition. With a list of Roman emperors and of places where medals were struck.

Brunet 3, 549.

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