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But, moreover, he was the favorite and confidant of the duke, who took him to Spain from 1710 to 1711, doubtless in consideration of his brother, the Grand Prior of Vendôme, of whom Bellerive was doubtless the natural son.
His testimony is therefore of the greatest interest, despite his bias in favor of his hero -
The National Library also has eight manuscript volumes that Bellerive wrote to organize and implement Vendôme's correspondence -
The Duke of Vendosme - History of the Campaigns of Monsignor the Duke of Vendosme - 1715
Correct condition of the binding, work in its period full brown leather, good condition of the covers and the spine, rubbing from use, dented corners, lack of piece of leather on the right joint, cracked joints nevertheless, solid binding, spine with ornate raised bands, red edges, gilt titling -
Good condition inside, light soiling, pretty bands, beautiful initials, lamp ends, marbled flyleaves -
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