Portalis, Tronchet, Bigot de Préameneu, Maleville - Code Civil Français. Discours et Exposé des Motifs — G. Huyghe, Bruxelles 1803 — Ensemble complet 4 - 1803

Rare Brussels edition of the preparatory works of the Civil Code, published in Year XI (1803) by G. Huyghe, Printer-Bookseller at the Marché-aux-Fromages. This complete set of four volumes contains the Speeches and the Statement of Motives that led to the drafting and adoption of the French Civil Code, preceded by a Historical Prologue on the variations in French legislation since 1787.

Historical importance: The preparatory works of the Civil Code (discourse by Portalis, Tronchet, Bigot de Préameneu, Maleville) are a major historical and legal source for understanding the legislative intent of the Napoleonic Code. This Brussels provincial edition, intended for courts and administrators, is less common than the official Parisian edition.

Bibliographic characteristics

Vintage binding in calf or goat leather, with a smooth spine decorated with gold lines.
Title pieces and volume numbers in black morocco leather.
Complete set of the 4 volumes
Format in-8 (21 × 13 cm)
Antique laid paper with foxing (natural aging and wear consistent with age)

State
Used binding with normal wear and light epidermures on the covers and spines. The headbands are slightly shaved. Interior in good condition with expected presence of foxing on some pages.

All the volumes are complete and bound.

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).