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Leiden: Elzevier, 1643. Full morocco, 5 1/2 inches tall. Fine example in a later (c.1820) superb full straight grain navy blue morocco by Simier, the Royal Binder with 'Simier R. du Roi' at the foot of the spine. Simier is described thus by Ramsden 'His variety and technique were superb; he had no superior and few rivals during his career". With Gilt raised bands and delicate blind and gilt tooling to the panels. The boards are framed within a gilt fillet and blind roll. Gilt dentelles and all edges. The bookplate of Frederick Baldwin Adams Jn.. First published in Paris in 1641, this is the first Leiden edition. In French. Very fine condition inside and out.