[LOUIS XVI]. Coronation of Louis XVI, king of France and Navarre, At Rheims, June 11, 1775; Preceded by Recherches sur le Sacre des Rois de France, depuis Clovis jusqu'à Louis XV; et suivi d'un Journal Historique de ce qui s'est passé à cette auguste Cérémonie. Paris : Sale, Patas, 1775. - In-4, 251 x 195 : engraved title, (1 f.), pp. (iii)-xij, 147 pp., (19 ff.), 91 pp. 49 plates, 1 map. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet, gilt fleuron in the corners and gilt arms in the center of the boards, spine decorated with nerves, gilt border inside, gilt edges (period binding). First edition illustrated with two engraved titles, nine double plates depicting the different moments of the coronation, thirty-nine plates of costumes, a double plate representing the carpet with the royal arms, a large folding map of the city of Reims, fourteen vignettes at the head of the chapters and an engraving in the text representing the coronation medal. These figures, except for the plan, were engraved by Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744-1802). ONE OF THE EXEMPLIES IN-4 ON LARGE PAPER, with the figures in frames engraved by Arrivet. A good copy in contemporary morocco. The central coat of arms is brought back. Corners skilfully restored, some rubbing from use. Tear without missing restored to leaf C2 and to the plan. Scattered foxing.