Lot no. 236
[SIRMOND (Jean). The Coup d'Estat of Louys XIII. S.l.n.n., 1631. In-8 of [2], 30 pp, red morocco, double framed with lobed gilt fillets, AG figure at the corners, spine decorated, inner lace, double endpapers, gilt edges (Chatelin). A rare edition of the original date, printed in small type. Lindsay and Neu cite two editions in 95 pp. and 45 pp. This political pamphlet in favour of Cardinal de Richelieu was written by the academician Jean de Sirmond (1589-1649) shortly after the Journée des Dupes. A finely bound copy for an unidentified enthusiast. Lindsay & Neu, n°5959 - Bourgeois & André, SHF, n°2746.
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