[FUALDÈS AFFAIR]. History and complete trial of the assassin - Lot 59

[FUALDÈS AFFAIR]. History and complete trial of the assassins of Mr. Fualdès, by the stenographer. Parisian. First edition of this important documentation on the trial of the assassins of M. Fualdès, one of the most famous French criminal trials of the early 19th century. Paris, Pillet, 1818. 2 volumes in 1 vol. in-8, brown basane racinée, smooth spine decorated with compartmented irons, gilt title on sanguine leather, speckled edges. Contemporary binding. 446 pages, 4 hors-texte engravings, a fold-out plan of the town of Rodez, 1 fold-out engraving of the cour d'assise d'Albi, 1 fold-out facsimile. Minor rubbing, occasional light foxing, fold mark on first 3 leaves. First edition of this complete and detailed documentation of the trial of the murderers of Mr. Fualdès. It is illustrated with a fold-out map of the town of Rodez, 1 fold-out engraving of the Albi Assize Court, 4 hors-texte engravings including views and a portrait of Mrs. Manson, as well as a fold-out facsimile of her handwriting. Engraved bookplate with the arms of the Comte de Lamotte Vauvert on the flyleaf. A solid copy, with good interior freshness.