Lot n° 54
Estimation :
70 - 100
EUR
Desmoulins Camille - Tickell Richard - Lot 54
Desmoulins Camille - Tickell Richard
Satyres ou choix des meilleures pièces de vers qui ont précédé et suivi la révolution. Paris, S.E., l'an 1 de la république (Barbier indicates 1789). 1 volume in-8°, bound in 19th century red half-maroquin with corners, spine ribbed with gilt title and date. Slight wear, extremely fine volume, very precise work by the bookbinder and gilder. Rare 32 pp. booklet without author, attributed to Camille Desmoulins.
Attached: the green cassette by English author Richard Tickell, 71 pp. The Hague, by the widow Whiskerfield, 1789. 1 in-8° booklet, 19th century Bradel binding in green percaline, smooth spine with burgundy morocco title-piece. A very good copy, with a few paper defects, particularly on the faux-tittre. A pamphlet against Monsieur de Sartine, Minister of the Navy, the title refers to a cassette found in the home of a courtesan, containing various letters and belonging to M. de Sartine.
Also enclosed is 1 volume of memoirs relating to the French Revolution concerning Camille Desmoulins, Vilate and Méda, entitled: le vieux cordelier, causes secrètes et précis historique des événements de la soirée du 9 thermidor An II. Paris, chez Baudoin frères, 1825. 1 volume in-8°, period binding, half brown basane, smooth spine with darker basane title-piece, modest binding but in good condition, scattered foxing.
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