Conservateur (Le). Paris, Le Normant fils, 1818-1820. 78... Lot 664

Conservateur (Le). [Paris, Le Normant fils, 1818-1820. 78 issues in 6 vols. contemporary red cardboard, spines threaded, title and tomaison gilt. Complete collection of the 78 issues. Le Conservateur was published from October 1818 to March 1820, after the fall of Decazes and the restoration of censorship. With the help of Monsieur, the king's brother, who provided the initial funding, ten personalities founded Le Conservateur: Bruges, Talaru, Polignac, Vitrolles, Mathieu de Montmorency, Fiévée, Villèle, Castelbajac, Trouvé and Lamennais. If Chateaubriand was not one of the founders, contrary to legend, he was the standard-bearer, the true intellectual leader of the Conservateur and his name will remain permanently linked to its publication. Rubbed, especially on the spines, a few small brown spots.