38 - BOURDON DE LA CROSNIÈRE (Léonard) & THIBAUDEAU (Antoine-Clair). Collection of Heroic and Civic Deeds of the French Republicans. Nos. I–V. Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, Year II [1793–1794].

BOURDON DE LA CROSNIÈRE (Léonard) & THIBAUDEAU (Antoine-Clair). Collection of Heroic and Civic Deeds of the French Republicans. Nos. I–V. Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, Year II [1793–1794]. 5 issues bound in one in-8 volume in marbled half-basane, ribbed spine (modern binding). 24 pp., 22 pp., 26-[1] pp., 28 pp., 34 pp. A small corner tear on one leaf with minor damage to the text. First edition, complete collection of the five issues published of this official publication of the National Convention, intended for the civic and patriotic education of the French people. Compiled under the direction of Léonard Bourdon, and later by Thibaudeau for the final issue, these booklets celebrate the heroes of the Revolution and their exemplary deeds—notably the young Joseph Bara—and include several patriotic songs. An interesting account of the Convention’s propaganda and educational policy during the Reign of Terror. (Ref.: Hatin, p. 248; Martin & Walter, 4768; Tourneux, III, 17249.)