Histoire Du Privilege De Saint Romain [ct In 2 Vols]
by A. Floquet
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
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About This Item
Rouen: E. Le Grand. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1833. 1st; 1st. Cloth. ". .. En Vertu Duquel le chapitre de la cathedrale de rouen delivrait anciennement un meurtrier, tous les ans, le jour de l'ascension." Cloth backed boards. Volumes: 2 Full Set: Yes. Width: 5.5" Height: 8.75. He text itself, written in French, details the history of an ancient tradition in Rouen, the Privilege of St. Romain. During this rite, said to have been practiced from the 12th century until the French Revolution, a convicted murderer would be pardoned and freed. The public enjoyed a massive procession as the newly freed prisoner was granted a second chance. Mild trubbing. Shelfwear, and age toning. The binding and hinges of each text are solid and intact. Some light ontis'. Covers dusty. .
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Histoire Du Privilege De Saint Romain [ct In 2 Vols]
- Author
- A. Floquet
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st; 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- E. Le Grand
- Place of Publication
- Rouen
- Date Published
- 1833
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