[BOOKS WITH ARMS]. Set of three 18th century books bound with arms: - CHASAN (Claude-Bernard de). Chronological history of the popes, emperors and kings, Who reigned in Europe since the Birth of Jesus Christ until now. Paris: Jean de La Caille, 1684. - In-12, brown calf, gilt arms in the center of the boards, spine decorated with nerves, red speckled edges (18th century binding). First edition. A copy bearing the arms of JÉRÔME-FRÉDÉRIC BIGNON (1747-1784), librarian to the king and State Counselor. The binding is early 18th century and the arms were affixed later, after 1760. Lower headband torn off, split at the hinge of the first board, rubbing from use. - CUGNOT (Nicolas Joseph). Élémens de l'art militaire ancien et moderne. Paris : Vincent, 1766. - 2 volumes in-12, spotted tan calf, triple gilt fillet and gilt arms in the center of the boards, spine decorated with arms, spotted red edges (period binding). First edition illustrated with twelve folding plates. A copy bearing the arms of ANNE-LÉON DUC DE MONTMORENCY (1731-1799), marquis de Fosseux and later duke of Montmorency, marshal de Camp, knight of Saint-Louis. Spine faded, head cover of volume II faded, some rubbing from use, rubbed headpieces. Light spotting in the second volume. - LOCKE (John). A philosophical essay concerning human understanding, or showing what is the extent of our certain knowledge, & the manner in which we arrive at it. Amsterdam : Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1774. - 4 volumes in-12, spotted tan calf, cold fillet and gilt arms in the center of the boards, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, spotted edges (period binding). New edition of the translation of M. Coste, corrected and enlarged. A copy bearing the coat of arms of LOUIS-MARIE DE MAILLY, MARQUIS DE MAILLY ET D'HAUCOURT (1744-1792), general and politician, governor of Abeville, marshal of camp and deputy to the Estates General of 1789. Three headpieces are missing, some rubbing from use.