‎(MIRABEAU, A.B.L. RIQUETI DE, DIT MIRABEAU-TONNEAU)‎
‎Bulletin de couches de Me. Target, père et mère de la Constitution des ci-devant Français, conçue aux menus, présentée au Jeu de paume, et née au Manège. (Drop-head title). (Paris, mars 1790). Five numbers (all published) of 7 pp.; 8 pp.; 7 pp.; 7 pp.; 7 pp. - (Bound with:) (MIRABEAU, A.B.L. RIQUETI DE, dit MIRABEAU-TONNEAU). Mort, testament et enterrement de Me Target. (Drop-head title). (Paris, 1790). 27 pp. - (Bound with:) LEVÉE des scellés, mausolée et résurection de Me. Target. (Drop-head title). (Paris, 1790). 16 pp. - (Bound with:) INVENTAIRE des papiers de Me. Target, trouvez chez lui après décès. (Drop-head title). (Paris, 1790). 42 pp. - (Bound with:) RELEVAILLES, rechûte et nouvelle conception de Me. Target. (Drop-head title). (Paris, 1790). 14 pp. ‎

‎Together 9 pieces in 1 volume. 8vo. Modern half morocco. Martin & Walter, 24407, 24411 & Anonymes 8895, 7865, 15646. All first editions, the first work is complete. The Bulletin as well as the pamphlets added are all of satyrical vein against G.J.B. Target, who made a major contribution to the wording of the 1791 Constitution, he was one of the prime movers in the national patriot party in 1788-1789 and he contributed notably to the Constituent Assembly's legal, constitutional and administrative reforms. - A very nice and well preserved collection.This Mirabeau was the younger brother of the famous Mirabeau and member of the National Assembly. He emigrated to Germany in 1790 where he formed the famous legion of the "hussards de la mort." He received the nickname of "Tonneau" due to his being often drunk. Reproached by his brother he answered: "What are you complaining about ? Of all the possible vices of the family you have left me only this one!" ‎

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