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MOREAU (Jacob, Nicolas, Royal Historiographer):
Principles of Morality, Politics and Public Law, drawn from the history of our monarchy, or Discourses on the History of France, dedicated to the King.
Paris. Royal Printing Office, 1777–1787.
Volumes I to XIX. 19 volumes in 8°. Full contemporary binding in grained calfskin. Ribbed spine, decorated with gilt metalwork and fleurons. Red edges.
A minor wear mark on the cap of Volume I.
First edition. A passionate defence of the French monarchy.
The last two volumes (1788 and 1789) are missing, meaning this series is incomplete. Publication was interrupted by the events of the Revolution, whilst the author had planned a 40-volume work.
A fine set.
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10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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