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35 - [WAR OF INDEPENDENCE]
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Estimate €600 - €800
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[WAR OF INDEPENDENCE] 5 vols., in-4 (28.5 x 19.5 cm), uniform red shagreen binding, corners decorated with a curved gold fillet, plain spine with a fillet at the top and bottom, red edges (modern binding). A very interesting collection of documents relating to the Cortes of Cádiz, notably written by Luis Lacy y Gauthier, a key figure in the Peninsular War. Executed in 1817 after leading a revolt against the government of Ferdinand VII, he was recognised in 1820 as a hero of Spanish democracy. – [LACY (Luis de)]. Responses to the arguments put forward by General Graham in his paper of 24 March 1811 […]. Cádiz, office of Nicolás Gómez de Requena, [1811]. – PEINADO (José María). Instructions for the Fundamental Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy and its Government: to be discussed at the forthcoming General Cortes of the Nation. [Cádiz], Printing Office of the Superior Council, 1811. 4 parts in 1 vol. – [VENEGAS (Francisco Xavier)]. A defence against the unfounded, unjust and gross slanders with which Captain-General Don Gregorio de la Cuesta has sought to tarnish the reputation of Lieutenant-General and Viceroy of New Spain Don Francisco XaviXavier Venegas […]. Cádiz, General Staff Press, [1811]. [LACY (Luis de)]. As public opinion may be wavering regarding […]f Vich, Army Press, 1813. – Collection of texts relating to the Cortes of Cádiz. Manifesto of the Superior Junta of Cádiz […]. Cádiz, Printing Office of the Superior Junta, 1811. General statement of funds […]. Cádiz, n.p., 1810. Regulations of 31 March 1810. Isla de León, n.p., 1810. The Supreme Regency Council. Cádiz, n.p., 1810. Royal Orders cited in the Manifesto. Isla de León, n.p., 1810. Representation submitted by the Junta. Cádiz, n.p., 1810. Supplemented with 6 tables of accounts published by the Superior Governing Junta.
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