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Le siège de Calais / Histoire d'Eustache de Saint-Pierre
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First edition. A very nice copy of the original edition of the patriotic tragedy Le Siege de Calais by Dormont de Belloy, which was a huge success in 1765. Beautiful contemporary binding in marbled and glazed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with a piece of red morocco and rich gilded decoration. Very decorative binding, in good condition. The top hinge is partially split, corners a little worn, and a slight rubbing to the spine. Fresh interior, some foxed leaves. Small owner's stamp to the bottom of the title page. Overall, a very nice copy. The dramatic subject was the Siege of Calais (1346-1347) by Edward III of England, who claimed the crown of France during the Hundred Years War. It was taken from Froissart and Mézerai. This text is bound in with another text published the same year in Calais, on the same subject: History of Eustache de Saint-Pierre. At the siege of the city of Calais, under the reign of Philippe de Valois, King of France, in 1346 and 1347. Followed by the Letter from the Magistrates of Calais to Mr. De Belloy, on his Tragedy, and that of Mr. de Voltaire to the same Author. The play clearly had considerable impact in the 1760s. 200 x 125mm (7.75 by 5 inches). Xvi, 1-120,. viii, 1-72 pp. .
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