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Early edition with royal approbation. Scarce early Dijon imprint of the Instituts au Droit Coutumier du DuchĂ de Bourgogne (1697), a cornerstone in the codification of Burgundyâs regional law at the end of the seventeenth century. Printed with royal privilege, this work integrates the full text of the Burgundian coutume alongside extensive âCayersâ (commentaries and interpretative notes) clarifying ambiguous or obscure articles. It concludes with a MĂ moire of the towns and villages subject to droit Ă crit (Roman law), a rare insight into the interplay of customary and Roman law across the Duchy. The imprint of Jean Ressayre, official printer to both the King and the city of Dijon, underscores its status as a provincial yet authoritative edition. Burgundy was a region of strategic importance within the French crown, and its legal customs were of particular interest to jurists and historians of sovereignty. Provenance: Early ownership inscriptions include G. Fourier, Ă Dijon, anchoring the volume locally, and a further bibliographic note possibly referencing Durand and âBibliothĂ que Bourguignonne,â suggesting a scholarly provenance. Such regional provenance considerably enhances desirability to collectors of Burgundian history. This volume holds special appeal for collectors and institutions interested in provincial law, the relationship of customary and Roman law, and Burgundyâs distinct identity within the French monarchy. Seventeenth-century coutumiers are markedly rarer in commerce than eighteenth-century reissues, and Dijon imprints of this date are particularly scarce. Early and scarce Dijon coutumier of Burgundy (1697), printed with royal privilege, containing extensive commentary and rare lists of villages under Roman law. Notable local provenance and an appealing imprint for collectors of Burgundian history. Fair to Good. Contemporary calf heavily rubbed, spine chipped with losses at head and tail, joints worn but holding. Corners bumped, red-sprinkled edges intact. Interior generally clean and strong with only light toning; ownership inscriptions present. Complete. Contemporary full calf, gilt spine with raised bands, decorative tooling in compartments. Heavily rubbed, spine chipped at head and foot with losses, corners worn, but binding remains sound. Red-sprinkled edges.