A journal of the Terror : being an account of the occurrences in the Temple during the confinement of Louis XVI / by M. Cléry, the King's valet-de-chambre ; together with A description of the last hours of the King / by the Abbe de Firmont ; edited by Sidney Scott
1955, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Ex Libris, with previous owner's bookplate and dedication in prelims. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth in a poor slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Bookplates and/or library marks in prelims/title page, but the rest of text remains clear. Item #444780
Physical description; xi, 163 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents; A journal of occurrences at the Temple during the confinement of Louis XVI / by Jean Baptiste Cant Hanet Cléry. Originally published London : s.n. 1798 - Narrative of the last hours of Louis XVI / by Henry Essex Edgeworth de Firmont. Published in: 'Memoirs of the Abbé Edgeworth' / by C.S. Edgeworth. London : s.n. 1815. Translation of: 'Dernières heures de Louis XVI'. St Petersbourg : s.n. 1814. Subjects; Louis XVI, King of France 1754-1793 Captivity, 1793. Cléry M. 1759-1809 ; Diaries. Edgeworth de Firmont, Henry Essex 1745-1807. France History Revolution, 1789-1799 ; Personal narratives. France Politics and government 1774-1793. France Kings and rulers ; Biography.
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