LAFAYETTE, GENERAL.

Memoires, Correspondances et Manuscrits du General Lafayette. Publies par sa Famille . 6 vols.

Paris, H. Founier Ainé, 1837-38. Contemporary half calf, spines with gilt titles. Stamp on titlepages.. With 1 engraved map. V, 495;504,520,446,544,814 pp.

By publishing his posthumous memoirs in 1837, Lafayette’s family intended to insure his reputation and promote the liberal cause.
First edition.

Order-nr.: 40792