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210 - AGUESSEAU (Henri-François, Chancellor of).
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
AGUESSEAU (Henri-François, Chancellor of). Works. Paris, published by the Libraires Associés, 1759–1789, 13 volumes in-4. Mottled, mottled or veined fawn calfskin, with triple cold-tooled fillet edging, ornate ribbed spine, red title labels, comb-cut edges. (Contemporary bindings). – The interiors of the volumes are in good condition. Three split clasps (vols. 1 and 2), three rubbed caps, a few slightly worn corners, some scuffing, flaking or rodent damage on four covers. Portrait engraved by Daulé after Vivien. First collected edition of the works of Chancellor d’Aguesseau (1668–1751), compiled by his secretary, the Abbé André. The Chancellor’s works are of paramount importance for the political and legal history of the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. D’Aguesseau advocated the unification of case law in matters governed by written law, anticipating the drafters of the Civil Code. His campaign against Law’s system, which led to his exile, is also well known. Volume 13 is often missing. (Dupin, 1349 – Brunet I, 468).
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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