Warsaw 1890; printed by K. Kowalewski. Free supplement to "Pravda". 14.5x21 cm, pp. (4), 234, (4), 213 (2 volumes in 1 volume - a set), period half leather binding, with A.J. signature on front and gilt on spine. Good condition (rubbing of the binding, half of the front pastedown missing, ownership signature, single minor soiling).
First edition of one of the main works of François Mignet (1796-1884), French historian and publicist, leader of the opposition during the Bourbon restoration, co-publisher of liberal period icals, director of the archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the July Monarchy.