CORONATION AND CORNITION OF LOUIS XVI IN REIMS, June 11, 1775; preceded by research on the coronation of the Kings of France, from CLOVIS to LOUIS XV; and followed by a historical journal of what happened at this august ceremony. Enriched with a very large number of intaglio figures, engraved by Sieur PATAS, with their explanations. Paris, at Vente libraire and at Patas, M.DCC.LXXV. With approval and privilege of the King. First edition and first printing, in-4. 147 pages and 91 pages. 1 to 147 pages (xii) (marginal watermarks on the first ten pages), divided into two parts. Half title, engraved title followed by The Coronation of Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre in the Church of Reims. Half title, decorated and engraved title. Illustrated with nine double-page tables in armorial frames, showing the different phases of the ceremony, from the rising to the feast. Following, 91 pp. (1). Explanation of the different outfits for the coronation of Louis XVI. Illustrated with 39 costume plates in armorial frames, followed by the historical journal and the coronation of Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre with a large fold-out map of the city of Reims (tear without loss, finely restored) and a double-page plate of coats of arms (water stains on the last nine pages). The entire work is decorated with fourteen very beautiful engraved vignettes.
Binding in contemporary porphyry calf (rubbed, damaged caps, blunt corners, missing edge of cover), spine and corners decorated with fleurs-de-lys, gilt edges. Bound with royal arms on the covers. Complete work.