1646 MURDER TRIAL ARCHIVE Famous \"Giroux Affair\" Manuscript Book & Legal Factum


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1646 MURDER TRIAL ARCHIVE Famous \"Giroux Affair\" Manuscript Book & Legal Factum:
$2500.00


Most interesting small 17th century archivecomposed of a manuscript book and three printed publications related with theGiroux Affair.

This famous case has been studied and discussed since the late 17th century till now.

Following a description of the collection:

1) Manuscript :

The first page of the manuscript with entries in French reading \"Factumde Monsieur de Saumaise [Pierre Saumaise, counselor of the King and enemyof Giroux] against president Giroux\".

The manuscript also contains some memories related with the affair and asummary of the deliberations of the judge of the Giroux Process from 1640 to1643.

[166] pp., 24 blank, [27] pp., 1 blank; 21 cm.

Nice and legible 17th century handwriting, black ink onwatermarked paper. Unbound.

Condition: Very good condition, despite overall browning.

2) Printed Pamphlet:

Heading “Response, Aux Dernieres Passions de La Damoiselle duCoudray, cy devant la President Baillet, condamnée à mort par coutumace le 2d’Aoust 1646. En execution de l’Arrest de mort du President Gyroux &de trente de leurs Ministres.\"

11pp.; 22,5 cm.

Not dated [but 17th century, circa 1646]. Publication enriched withnumerous contemporary pertinent manuscript entries and signed (unidentifiedsignature); Not bound.

Condition: Some stains, edges with minor tears.

3) Booklet:

Heading “ CONVICTIONS DE DAME MARIE FYOT, DAME DU COUDRAY…with thenote “C’EST LA VIII. PARTE DE CE TRAGIQUE PROCEZ…\".

[2],41pp.; 23 cm.

Not dated [but 17th century]. Publication enriched withnumerous contemporary pertinent manuscript entries; Paper wrappers.

Condition: Some stains and browning.

4) Printed Booklet:

Heading “ Quatrieme Partie. Des preuves de l’assassinat de feuMonsieur le President Baillet & de Philibert Baudot son valet de chambre…

Ledit assassinat compliqué de plusieurs proditions & suppositionscapitales, exexutées à la personne du Sieur de Saumaise-Chasans, conseiller deParlement: instigant, ioint à Monsieur le Procureur General.

Contre le sieur de Lisle, prisonnier, accuse de tous le dits crimes; etrestant a iuger avec aucuns de ses complices, en execution de l’Arret du 8 May1643. Donné au Parlement de Bourgongne, contre feu Monsieur le President Gyrouxleur Maistre principal accusé.\".

[2],54pp.; 22, 5 cm.

Not dated [but 17th century]. Publication enriched withnumerous contemporary pertinent manuscript entries; Paper wrappers withmanuscript entry.

Condition: Some stains and browning.


One interesting book discussing the affairis\"A Tale of Two Murders: Passion and Power in Seventeenth-Century France\" by James Farr, published by Duke University Press in 2005.

An online review of the book is located here:

In addition, the full digital version may be read here:


1646 MURDER TRIAL ARCHIVE Famous \"Giroux Affair\" Manuscript Book & Legal Factum:
$2500.00

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