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230 - MARCHANGY (L.-A.-F. de). *La Gaule poétique*.
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MARCHANGY (L.-A.-F. de). *La Gaule poétique*. 5th edition published based on the author’s notes and corrections. Paris, Hivert, 1834–1835, 8 volumes in-8, Portrait and 16 separate engravings. Glazed light-coloured calfskin, framed with gilt fillets and a cold-stamped garland, spine with faux raised bands decorated with gilt romantic motifs, chain on the edges, inner wheel, gilt edges. (Contemporary bindings). – A fine copy, with generous margins and well bound. The engravings are on applied China paper, printed before the letter. Minor superficial scuffs on all three covers. A few scattered foxing spots. The final edition of this great historical epic, first published in 1813–17. It is the author’s finest and most famous work. This well-written book shed new light on the early centuries of the French monarchy and helped to revive interest in the Middle Ages during the Romantic era. The origins of the French nation, up to the reign of Henry IV, told in 40 elegantly written narratives. Volume 8 contains the notes and sources. (Bourquelot V, 273). Louis-Antoine-François Marchangy was born in Saint-Saulge in 1782. He followed his mother to Nevers. This learned woman used to entertain poets. The young Marchangy cultivated his poetic craft whilst studying law, and he published *Le Bonheur*, which enjoyed modest success. An ardent royalist, he pursued a career as a lawyer and Member of Parliament. It was Marchangy who, in 1822, secured the conviction of the four sergeants of La Rochelle. (Gueneau p. 119 – Surugue II, p. 591).
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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