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The Calas Case
Marc Chassaigne; Hilaire Belloc; Raglan Somerset [trans.]
1930
Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. : London
9.5" by 6.5"
286pp
SUMMARY
The first translated edition of this French history of the eighteenth century Calas Case with illustrations and inscribed by the translator.
Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
First translated edition of The Calas Case by Marc Chassaigne in the original publisher's cloth binding.
An uncommon work. With a foreword by French historian Hilaire Belloc.
Translated by Raglan Somerset, signed with his presentation to the first free endpaper dated 1931. The author's own copy, from the library of Lord Raglan, Fitzroy John Somerset. Raglan’s great-great-grandfather was Field Marshal Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan and hero of the Battle at Inkerman and Alma in the Crimean War. He also served as military secretary to the Duke of Wellington. He died in the Crimea in 1855. The house in which the library was situated, Cefn Tilla Court, was purchased by the Raglan Memorial committee for his descendants. Lord Raglan was a keen collector of anthropology and folklore, with many of the works in his extensive library focusing upon this topic.
A fascinating and harrowing history of the Calas Case, in which Jean Calas (1698-1792) was tortured and executed for the murder of his son despite his claims of innocence. Calas was a Protestant in a majority Catholic community and was exonerated in 1764 and recognised as a victim of religious intolerance.
Illustrated with eight monochrome plates. Collated, complete.
Prior owner's book plate to the verso of the first free endpaper.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is a small mark to the front board. The front hinge is strained but firm. Prior owner's book plate to the verso of the first free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some spotting throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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