Garnier-Pagès - Garnier-Pagès – Histoire de la Révolution...

Garnier-Pagès – History of the Revolution of 1848 – 1861 – Autograph inscription signed Rare old copy of History of the Revolution of 1848, by Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pagès, French politician and key figure of the Revolution of 1848. Volume one – Europe / Italy Paris, Pagnerre, bookseller-editor, 1861. Particular feature: the work contains on the half-title page an autograph manuscript dedication accompanied by Garnier-Pagès's signature, authenticated signature. Garnier-Pagès was notably a member of the Provisional Government of 1848 and is one of the direct witnesses of the events recounted in this work. Beautiful engraving portrait on the frontispiece. Condition: old copy in its original state. Leather binding heavily patinated with rubbing, wear and small losses visible, particularly at the spine and at the corners. Interior generally well preserved considering its age, with some foxing and scattered stains. An interesting piece for collectors of rare books, autographs, French political history, and the Revolution of 1848.

Estimate:£127.14

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