Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749–1791). Autograph letter signed ("de Mirabeau"). Paris. 4to. 1 1/2 pp. $ 2,703 / 2.500 € (47442)
In French. Letter to the director of the Typographic Society of Neuchatel, where he had sent a manuscript. Mirabeau writes regarding local booksellers who are reluctant to commit to a deal for a large quantity of a book they do not know. - In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. It is likely that Mirabeau is referring to his obscene book Errotika Biblion, which was first published in Neuchatel in 1783.