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PEYSSONNEL, Charles de (1727-1790)

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Examen du livre intitulé Considérations sur la guerre actuelle des Turcs par M. de Volney Amsterdam [Paris], 1788. In-8, full marbled glazed calf, triple fillet on the boards framing the arms, smooth spine decorated. Title piece. False title, title, 331 pp. Some rare stains on the white pages. First edition bound with the Breteuil coat of arms surmounted by the motto Nec spe nec metu (Neither by hope, nor by fear). On the recto of the last leaf is this mention: Cet examen a été commencé le 15 Avril, & fini le 30 mai 1788.

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