[Rarebooks] FS: Early French Government, Cavalry Horses

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[Argenson, Rene-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, marquis d']  "CONSIDERATIONS SUR
LE GOUVERNEMENT ANCIEN ET PRESENT DE LA FRANCE"  Amsterdam; Marc Michel
Rey: 1765.  A survey of French political history, with information on the
diplomatic relations between France and other countries, by one of the
greatest unsung and unluckiest reformers in 18th century France.  The
Marquis d'Argenson (1694-1757) was a councilor at Parliament and councilor
of State, in which post he developed a reputation for being conscientious
and well-meaning, but incapable of the intrigue which swirled through the
French court.  He had attended the Jesuit college Louis-le-grand with
Voltaire, and remained a friend of both Voltaire and his reformist
circles.  He wrote, but did not publish, this history around 1743-44, just
before being appointed French Foreign Minister.  A man who dreamed big
dreams, the Marquis endeavored to reform the system of international
relations.  His dream was for nothing less than a "European Republic",
with France perhaps acting as an impartial arbiter of international
disputes.  He also advocated a federation of Italian states.  At the same
time, however, he found himself involved in the War of Austrian
Succession, along with his brother, the Secretary of War.  Although
Voltaire declared the Marquis to be "the best citizen that had ever tasted
the ministry", intrigues and secret schemes hatched by French generals,
courtiers and the King himself were simply too much for this
high-principled man who spent more time working for international harmony
than watching his back.  He was dismissed by the King in 1747, and spent
the rest of his life writing his Memoirs, associating with the
Encyclopedists and other reformers, and happily functioning as President
of the Academy of Inscriptions.  His son published several of his
manuscripts after his death, including this one in Amsterdam in 1764. 
This is a pirated edition probably (despite the Amsterdam imprint) printed
in Paris.  Hardcover.  5"x8", xvi + 328 pages, engraved vignette on the
title-page.  Bound in full contemporary polished calf, spine gilt, all
edges red.  Hand-marbled endpapers.  Some very minor wear, but overall a
very nice copy.  $200.00 net, ppd.

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Gohier, J[ean] [B[aptiste].  "DES EFFETS DES PAILLES ROUILLEES OU EXPOSE
DES RAPPORTS, recherches et experiences sur les pailles affectees de
rouille, delivrees pendant le dernier trimestre de l'an 9, aux chevaux du
20.me regiment de Chasseurs, stationne a Arras"  Lyon; Chez Reymann et
Comp.: 1804.  An interesting work on the effects of mildewed straw on
horses and other animals.  Gohier [1776-1819] was a veterinary surgeon
with the French cavalry and later a professor at the Veterinary School in
Lyon.  His other publications included "Observations et experiences faites
a l'Ecole Imperiale Veterinaire de Lyon" (1807), "Memoires et observations
sur la chirurgie et la m‚decine veterinaires" (1813?), and "Tableau
synoptique des coutumes, suivies dans la plupart des ci-devant provinces
de France, a l'egard des cas redhibitoires des animaux" (1814).  Scarce. 
Period orange wrappers.  5.5"x8.25", 66 pages, sewn, untrimmed; some soil,
covers with some wear, etc.  A nice copy in its original state. 
Presentation inscription to "A.M. Lacouille, fils" from the author on the
front pastedown.  [05604]  $275.00 net, ppd.

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