Original Edition (1827, PARIS, from the Imprimerie Royale). In-8 format (14 x 21 cm).
Beautiful paperback copy, printer's cover. Smooth printed spine. Scattered foxing of the paper.
Collated complete: 237 pages.
Contains a beautiful handwritten letter on the work and the Bourbons, written by Ch. De Fadate de St Georges (1), dated 1827, then Prefect of the North: "Saint-Brieuc, 15 8bre 1827.
"The Prefect of the Côtes-du-Nord, to Mr. Le Marquis de St Pierre. Sir, I have the honour of sending you a copy of the work containing the account of the King's journey, I am quite sure that you will read it with interest: you share the feelings that the faithful French have expressed everywhere on the passage of His Majesty, and you will attach great importance to preserving a work that will transmit the testimony to your children. I beg you to communicate it to all those who are in a position to appreciate the happiness that France enjoys under the reign of the Bourbons. I have the honour to be, Sir, with the most distinguished consideration, (Signature) "
The work is easy to handle, the pages are well glued.
(1). Charles-Jacques De Fadate de St Georges (1779-1854) is a French politician before and after the Revolution. He became Prefect of Côte-du-Nord in 1827 by royal decree under Charles X, until the Revolution of July 1830, when he resigned and retired into private life.