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95 - FOURQUET (Emile) a set of three volumes: - *Vacher, the grea…
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FOURQUET (Emile) a set of three volumes: - *Vacher, the greatest criminal of modern times*, by his investigating judge. Besançon: Jacques and Demontrond, 1931. In-12 format, VIII–362 pp. + 1 frontispiece and numerous plates of photographs as inserts; photograph of Vacher after his arrest on the front cover. Modern half-basane, decorated ribbed spine, covers preserved. Author’s autographed copy sent to Léonie Fariney, widow of Alfred Gauthier. *Les faux témoins* (False Witnesses), an essay on criminal psychology, with a preface by G. Tarde. Chalon-sur-Saône, 1901. In-12 format, XII-171-(1) pp. Modern half-maroquin, covers preserved. Author’s autographed copy sent to Joseph Taton. A Mystical Lover: The Impossible Marriage, A Mysterious Crime. Besançon, Jacques & Demontrond, 1929. 12mo, 196-(1) pp. Modern half-chagrin, spine with decorative raised bands, covers and corner pieces preserved. Printed in a run of 1,000 copies, including 100 numbered copies; this is copy no. 19.
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About the sale Bibliothèque franc-comtoise de M. le Docteur Philippe Clère (6th sale).
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Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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