(Thermidorian reaction). DUVAL (Georges, pseudonym of George - Lot 288

(Thermidorian reaction). DUVAL (Georges, pseudonym of George Labiche): Souvenirs thermidoriens. Paris, Victor Magen, 1844, 2 volumes. 12.5 by 21 cm. XII-367; (4)-343 pages. Contemporary half basane, smooth spine, boards rubbed. Old ownership stamps. First edition. "Employed at the Ministry of the Interior, author of numerous successful plays, Duval's reminiscences are too literary to be given much credence, but they are not without interest if used with care." (Fierro). With DUVAL (Georges): Souvenirs of the Terror from 1788 to 1793. Preceded by a historical introduction by M. Charles Nodier. Paris, Werdet, 1841-1842, 4 volumes. 12.5 by 21 cm.(4)-XXIV-358; (4)-387; (4)-368; (4)-384 pages. Contemporary green half-basane, 4 ribbed spine. Good condition of binding. Restoration on 1 f. of volume 3 and in the upper margin of 4 ff. of volume 1 without affecting the text. Light marginal staining in volumes 2 and 3. Some foxing. Old ownership stamps on title pages. First edition. Fierro no. 500.