Lenotre, (Georges) - The drama of Varennes. June 1791. Based on unpublished documents and eyewitness accounts. Paris, Librairie Académique Perrin 1905. In-8 blue half-maroquin with corners, gilt head, cover preserved, frontispiece, 403 pp. 1 ff. First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Chine. Good edition illustrated with portraits including the frontispiece, plans, unpublished drawings by Gérardin and engravings by Deloche. This copy features an engraving and two portraits of Louis XVI and the Count of Fersen. Ex-libris Georges Haumont. Very good condition.

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