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First edition with some parts of the text in first edition, bearing a statement of second edition; the second volume appears here for the first time. A full-length portrait of the author and a facsimile of an autograph.
Contemporary half cherry red glazed calf bindings. Spines with raised bands decorated with two stamps and Restoration-style roulettes, fillets. Rubbing to headcaps and joints.
Elegant binding, handsome copy.
De Fongeray is the collective pseudonym of Hygin-Auguste Cavé and Adolphe Dittmer (this name appears on the title label). The work is illustrated with a portrait of the so-called de Fongeray, which is actually just a portrait of Stendhal. ("We learned from M. Henry Monnier that the alleged portrait of M. de Fongeray is nothing less than that of Stendhal, slightly exaggerated". Asselineau, page 307.) Escoffier specifies: "this second edition consists of the volume from the first edition [in 1 vol., here bearing the statement second edition], and a second volume, in first edition, bearing on the title page second edition.
Edmond Cavé (1794-1852) and Adolphe Dittmer (1795-1846) were two liberal-leaning publicists who collaborated on Le Globe. In this work published jointly, one finds dramatic proverbs or playlets, linked to events of the Empire and the Revolution.
First edition, rare, illustrated with three folding plates showing the interior of a tomb discovered in 1685.
Modern full parchment binding with flaps, beautiful pastiche of a contemporary Dutch binding in perfect condition. Red morocco title label. Paper yellowed. Pp. 330 and 331 with stains and soiling. Restoration to leaves 49 and 51 with a paper strip at the center of the work.
Composed of two parts, the narrated history itself and Les Actes et preuves, The work extends from the origins of the County of Evreux until 1682. The organization and style are clear and concise, and the whole abounds with erudition, particularly regarding antiquities. One will consult with appetite the acts and proofs on this subject. A very interesting subsection has been added by the author on the office of Constable of Normandy.
This history is the work of Pierre Le Brasseur, librarian to Chancellor d'Aguesseau, native of Evreux, to whom the work bears its dedication.
First edition of this selection established by Paul Léautaud and Adolphe van Bever, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Worming to boards, two lacks to head and foot of spine.
Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Paul Léautaud to Henri Béraud: "... ces fleurs de lyrisme..." ["...these flowers of lyricism..."]
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.
