‎VERA, (ANTONIO DE).‎
‎Le parfait ambassadeur divise en trois parties. Compose en Espagnol par don Antonio de Vera et de Cunniga (...) et traduit en Francois par le sieur Lancelot. Oeuvre tres-utile et necessaire a tous Ministres d'Estat, Gouverneurs de Provinces, Secre...‎

‎Paris, Sommaville, 1635. 4to. In contemporary full mottled calf with five raised bands and gilt lettering and ornamentation to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Light wear to extremities. Parts of gilting worn off and head of spine chipped. Ex-libris pasted on to pasted down front end-paper. Dampstain throughout, primarly affecting first and last leaves. (10), 186, (2), 148, (4), 146, (10) pp.‎

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‎Rare first French translation of the most important work by Figueroa, Count de la Roca (1588-1658), a Spanish diplomat and companion of the Duke of Olivares. A guide intended for diplomats in the form of a dialogue discussing the essential qualities needed to be an ambassador and how to navigate court intrigues. Originally published in 1620. Graesse VII, 278.Not in Brunet.‎