1834-5 13vol Repertoire General des Causes Celebres B. Saint-Edme 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! Repertoire General des Causes Celebres Anciennes et Modernes, Redige par une Societe d'Hommes de Lettres B. Saint-Edme; [Edme-Theodore Bourg] 1834-5 Louis Rosier : Paris 8" by 5" [5], 2-491; [5], 2-456; [5], 2-484; [5], 2-483; [5], 2-586; [5], 2-457; [5], 2-506; [5], 2-475; [5], 2-503; [5], 2-431; [5], 2-451; [5], 2-605; [5], 2-477pp SUMMARY The first edition of this extensive French work discussing the causes celebres throughout history in France, written by the man of letters Edme-Theodore Bourg. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French. The first edition of this work. In thirteen volumes, being four volumes of Series I, five volumes of Series II, and four volumes of Series III. Complete as thirteen volumes, though three supplemental volumes were published, titled 'Fin des Livairsons Complementaires' and 'Annees 1835-1836'. A directory of the cause celebre throughout French history up to the mid nineteenth century. Each incident arouse widespread controversy, and heated public debate. This work provides a comprehensive description of all of the penal legislation and criminal cases of France throughout history. The work offers a fascinating insight into French history, both social and the legal history of the country, seeing how the country developed over time in terms of their legal proceedings. One of the most prominent and famous cases discussed in this work is the 1790s trial against Marie Antoinette, a trial that was the result of the French Revolution and ended in her execution. The author also discusses Louis XVI and Madame du Barry. Written by Edme-Theodore Bourg under the pseudonym B. Saint-Edme, who was also the author of 'Du Dictionnaire de la Penalite'. He was a French polygraphy, a man of letters, and a member of the Societe des Gens de Lettres. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spines. Loss of some paper to the front board of Series III Volume I. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small amount of loss of leather to the front joint of Series I Volume III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot. Light tidemark to the first few pages of Series II Volume I. Puncture marks to the first few pages of Series III Volume II. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

Price: 1073.25 GBP

Location: Bath

End Time: 2025-01-21T16:53:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 72.95 GBP