Letters from the marchioness de Sevigne to her daughter the countess de Grignan, complete in 10 vol.
London : Spurr & Swift, 1927. First Limited Edition. Very good set in the original gilt-blocked cloth, top edges gilt. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age; minor foxing internally. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. Item #415388
Physical description; 10 volumes : color frontispiece (portrait) ; 20 cm. Notes; "One thousand copies of this edition have been printed"--title page verso. With introductory essay by Madame Duclaux (A. Mary F. Robinson). Subjects; Grignan, Franc?oise Marguerite de Se?vigne? comtesse de 1646-1705. Se?vigne?, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal marquise de 1626-1696 ; Correspondance. Authors French 17th century. Female authors 17th century.
Price: €225.00