No place, (1786). With engraved frontispiece. 76, (2) pp. 8vo. Modern half morocco. Conlon 86:1577; not in Kress; not in Goldsmiths; not in Einaudi; not in INED; not in Mattioli; Martin & Walter, 23289. At the foot of the title-page the following is printed: 'Il n'existe que trois exemplaires de ce récit: le premier pour Mgr. le Contrôleur-général (Calonne), le second pour M. Lenoir, président des Départemens; le troisième pour M. de Vergennes, intendant au Département des impositions." A note by the editor, preceding the frontipiece and title and signed "Le marquis de L***," states that he was able to borrow and copy the text from one of these three printed copies.The work deals with indemnities the author should receive from the state, but which are being withheld. Apparently the author, Avocat au Parlement de Paris, has discovered that substantial sums of money "disappear". Although he revealed what happened, and was entitled to a reward as well as reimbursment for costs made, he has great difficulty in getting the money due to him. The three persons for whom the copies were printed were all involved or responsible in this affair. - Very nice engraved frontispiece showing a bee hive surrounded by bees and the text at foot "Pro Rege Exacuunt." - Very rare.
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