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388 - GOUY d'ARSY (Louis-Marthe, Marquis of). Report to the Nation…
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GOUY d'ARSY (Louis-Marthe, Marquis of). Report to the Nation by the representatives of Saint-Domingue concerning the dramatic démarche of this delegation to the National Assembly; or ultimatum regarding the denunciation of M. de La Luzerne; and its resolution. Paris, Demonville, 1791. In-8, (1) folio, 48 pp.; Bradel-style marbled paper board, red title label (modern binding). An account of the steps taken by the Marquis de Gouy, a wealthy landowner in Saint-Domingue, to have the National Assembly register a denunciation against the Count de La Luzerne, Minister for the Navy and the Colonies, accused of being ‘a destructive scourge’, “a depraved man”, and wishing for the ruin of the colony. A fine copy.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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