1 / 4
an old book with writing on it sitting on top of a tablean old book with writing on it sitting on top of a tablean old book with a page in the middle of it that has writing on itan old book sitting on top of a table next to a white wall
Maître Paul PASTAUD

408 - JEANBON (André, known as Jeanbon Saint-André). Report on the…
See original version (French)

Estimate €100 - €150
Sale commission
Description
JEANBON (André, known as Jeanbon Saint-André). Report on the events that took place on the Republic’s squadron, commanded by Vice-Admiral MORARD-DE-GALLES, and on its return to Brest, presented to the people’s representatives within the Navy. Brest, printed by R. Malassis, [1793]. In-8, 129-67-65 pp, contemporary half-calf, covers lined with paper. Bound together: - Message from the Executive Directory on the organisation of the Navy, followed by a Draft Plan for the General Administration of Ports, the Report of the Commission appointed by the Council of Five Hundred, and observations on the Navy, extracted from *L’Ami des lois*. Brest, Gauchet Press, Pluviôse Year IV (1796). - Summary journal of the cruise of the Republic’s fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral VILLARET, kept day by day by the People’s Representative, Jean-Bon-St-André, who was on board the ship La Montagne. [Brest, Gauchet, 1794]. Wet stamp on the back cover. Marginal wormholes, old water damage An interesting collection of three texts by Jeanbon Saint-André. A deputy for the Lot at the Convention and a member of the Committee of Public Safety, Jeanbon Saint-André was notably involved in the reorganisation of the Navy. (Polak, 8548 and 8542).
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
Auction location
Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like