8vo. In three parts, each with separate pagination and register. [4], 85, [1]; 36; 66pp. Contemporary gilt-ruled half-calf, marbled boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Extremities rubbed. Recent bookplate of Basil Jacobs to FEP. Presentation copy, inked inscription to foot of title page: 'Mr. Hardinge. from the Author'.

The first edition of Trophime-Gerard, marquis de Lally-Tollendal's (1751-1830) impassioned advocacy for Louis XVI, composed, whilst in exile in Britain, in an effort to prevent the monarch's execution by the National Convention during the French Revolution.