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(DAMIENS). LES INIQUITES DECOUVERTES or collection of curious and rare pieces which appeared during the trial of Damiens. London, unnamed, 1760, in-12, [4]-192 pages, marbled calf, smooth spine decorated (period binding) Contains 5 pieces of which the first 3 are by Grosley. The latter were condemned to the fire, as containing slanderous facts. First few leaves stained, restorations to hinges and corners, defects. (Barbier II, 921).
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(DAMIENS). LES INIQUITES DECOUVERTES or collection of curious and rare pieces which appeared during the trial of Damiens. London, unnamed, 1760, in-12, [4]-192 pages, marbled calf, smooth spine decorated (period binding) Contains 5 pieces of which the first 3 are by Grosley. The latter were condemned to the fire, as containing slanderous facts. First few leaves stained, restorations to hinges and corners, defects. (Barbier II, 921).
