MOREAU, Jacob-Nicolas. Exposition et défense de notre Constitution monarchique française. Published in Paris by Moutard in 1789. 2 volumes in-8, brown marbled basane, ribbed spines with fleurons, gilt title and tomaison on red morocco leather, double gilt fillets framing the boards, red edges. Contemporary binding. XL and 489 pp. ; 525 pp. Overall rubbed, a few wormholes, jaws partially split, upper covers damaged. Very rare and minor spotting. First edition of this work by French historian Jacob-Nicolas Moreau (1717-1803), an ardent defender of the royal cause and the Ancien Régime, who took an active part in events and in France's domestic and foreign policy. Here, he offers a well-argued defense of constitutional monarchy, preceded by a history of the French National Assemblies. Complete work in 2 volumes. Uniform period set, clean interiors.