[RAMOND de Carbonnières (Louis François Elisabeth), Baron] - Lot 303

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[RAMOND de Carbonnières (Louis François Elisabeth), Baron] - Lot 303
[RAMOND de Carbonnières (Louis François Elisabeth), Baron] The War of Alsace during the Great Western Schism, Ending with the Death of the Valiant Count Hugues, Nicknamed “The Soldier of Saint Peter” — A Historical Drama. Basel, Thurneisen (printed by G. Haas), 1780. In-8; frontispiece engraved by HOHR, title vignette. Hardcover in vellum, with a red title label on the spine. First edition. Very rare and highly sought after. BERALDI (a former Pyreneanist) reported knowing of only four copies (three in public libraries, one in a private Pyreneanist library). Also included from the same author: *The Last Adventures of the Young d’Olban: A Fragment of Alsatian Loves*, preceded by a note by Mr. Charles Nodier. New edition. Paris, Techener, 1829. In-12. One of the very rare copies printed on Dutch paper (only 10 copies). ½ red morocco with filleted corners from the period, signed HARDY; decorated ribbed spine; gilt edges. In the Dutch paper editions (such as this one), on the unnumbered page 1, beneath the dedication “To Mr. Lenz,” there is a 16-line addition ending with the note: “These three words constitute the entire dedication in the ordinary editions. The following addition is taken from Mr. Ramond’s autographed copy.” Only 10 copies are said to have this feature. This edition is notable for the preface by Charles Nodier, who was passionate about the Romantic literary movement, of which he was both a key figure and one of the foremost historians. Escoffier did not own either of the two editions of these extremely rare “Adventures.”
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