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§ NECKER (Jacques). From the Finance Administration...

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§ NECKER (Jacques). From the Finance Administration of France. sl, sn, 1784. 3 vol. large in-8 marbled calf, smooth spine decorated, tr. red (contemporary binding). A folding table out of text. Original edition of this famous work, which was banned in France for having dared to criticize the depradative methods of M. de Calonne (Necker's successor in the ministry) and which led to its author being banned from returning to France. Small lacks in certain headdresses, qqs old epidermides, qqs restorations. Very complete supplement at the end of the 2nd volume (pp. 533-536).