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4 - [BAILLY (Jean Sylvain)]. Eulogy of P.
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[BAILLY (Jean Sylvain)]. Eulogy of P. Corneille, who, in the judgement of the Academy of Sciences, Literature and Arts of Rouen, was awarded second prize in the eloquence competition held in 1768 by His Grace the Duke of Harcourt, Governor of Normandy and Patron of the Academy. By Mr ***. In Rouen, published by E. V. Machuel, and in Paris by Saillant, 1768. In-8, [1] fol., 51 pp., paperback, modest marbled cover (spine worn, some foxing). By Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736–1793), mathematician, astronomer and politician, member of the Academy, deputy for the Third Estate at the Estates-General, and mayor of Paris. Provenance: Pierre Lambert, bookseller specialising in the occult sciences, 19th century (typographic ex-libris label).

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About the sale Books from the 15th to the 21st century, most of which are illustrated. Manuscripts. Painters’ autographs. Maps and plans. Architectural drawings. Normandy.

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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 2:00 PM

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4 - [BAILLY (Jean Sylvain)]. Eulogy of P. See original version (French)

4 - [BAILLY (Jean Sylvain)]. Eulogy of P.
See original version (French)