290. [PAPION (Pierre-Antoine-Claude)]. In praise of Louis XII, nicknamed the Father of the People. By Mr. Bitch. Paris, Demonville, 1788, in-8, 54 pp., half basane fauve marbled, smooth spine with gilt filets, titlepiece [Oeuvres de Papion], yellow speckled edges (contemporary binding). Lack of leather on the back, but good copy. One of the last productions of Pierre-Antoine-Claude Papion (1713-1789), known as Papion de Tours, who ran the damask and velvet factory established in Tours by Intendant Fagon in 1756. Linked with other writings by various members of the Papion family. List on request. Beautiful ex-libris by Sourdet, Printer in Paris.