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NECKER (Jacques). De l'administration des finances...

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NECKER (Jacques). De l'administration des finances de la France. sl, sn, 1784. Two volumes in-8, blond calf, ornate ribbed spines, gilt edges, (period binding). One fold-out table. First edition of this famous work, which was banned in France for daring to criticize the depraved practices of M. de Calonne (Necker's successor at the Ministry), and for which the author was forbidden to return to France. With the supplement at the end of the 2nd volume. (Covers, spine ends and corners worn, rubbed and worn.)