Gesvres, Francois-Joachim-Bernard Potier, duc de [and John Ozell, translator]. The case of impotency debated, in the late famous tryal at Paris; between the Marquis de Gesvres, (son to the Duke de Tresmes, present Governor of Paris) and Mademoiselle de Mascranny his lady, who, after three years marriage, commenc'd a suit against him for impotency. Containing, I. The pleadings at large on both sides. II. The reports of the King's physicians and surgeons appointed to search the parties. III. A collection of the most authentick parallel cases upon this head, both ancient and modern, confirm'd by the authority of Papal degrees, Councils, Fathers, the judgement of the best canonists, civilians, and common lawyers. Done from the Paris edition. In two volumes. , 1st ed. London: printed for E. Curll, 1714.

2 vols: [4], 457, [11]p; 264p. The titlepage to vol.2 reads: 'The pleadings for the Marquis de Gesvres against the Marchioness'. Contemp. panelled calf, rubbed at edges and corners; sl. chip at head of spine of vol. 1. Joints tender, with bottom cord of front joint broken. Worm damage to first eight leaves of vol. 2 towards bottom of text block with loss to text. Bookplate of William Charles de Meuron, Earl Fitzwilliam to both front pastedowns. (Book ref. wb11731)  £70.00

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