Le breviaire des politiques.

Gallien de Salmorenc (Timoléon Alphonse)

Le breviaire des politiques.

Description: FIRST EDITION, each maxim separated by a fleuron, title-page a little browned and rubbed at fore-edge, a bit of damp-staining and foxing, mainly towards the end, pp. [150], 8vo, recent sheep-backed buckram, longitudinal red lettering piece on spine, bookplate of David Arthur Pailin, sound

Publication Details: Printed by G. Scott for J. Robson and P. Elmsley, 1769

Notes: Rare: Biblioteka Narodowa and Library of Congress only in ESTC. 'Politiques' does not sufficiently indicate the scope of this collection of maxims and anecdotes, some selected from the best authorities, others culled from the author's own experiences. In the latter category, for instance, 'Des medecins' he reports his astonishment at the medical men in London wearing swords - as if they did not already have sufficient means of killing people. Otherwise the gamut of court intrigue and imbroglio is amply covered, but including such items as 'De la tolerance - Rois! permettez la Tolèrance', quot...more

Bibliography: (ESTC T230877)

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Price: £1,500

Subject: History

Published Date: 1769

Stock Number: 51911

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