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Lot: 1087

"A Journal of Occurrences in the Tower of the Temple During the Confinement of Louis XVI, King of France." Clery, Jean-Baptiste ["The King´s Valet-de-Chambre"], R.C. Dallas, Transl. Boston, David West, 1799. Small 8vo, later 1/4 cloth with blue boards, typed label on spine. First two leaves tipped at hinges to front pastedown. Title page partly cracked at hinge, overall toning with minor discolorations, overall in good condition. The authorship of this book has long been disputed, although its contents are considered to be essentially true. A choice early work about the excesses of the French Revolution! Estimate US$ 150-200

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