1734 Marie of Sevigne FAMOUS Letters French Society Salons Beautiful 6v SET

1734 Marie of Sevigne FAMOUS Letters French Society Salons Beautiful 6v SET

Marie of Sevigne was a 17^th-century French woman of letters, each of which were addressed to her daughter. These letters offer a thorough view into life in the 17^th-century, those regarding public spas and bath houses are the most popular. Other letters deal with notable French political events such as the execution of Madame de Brinvilliers.

This rare 1734 six-volume edition is complete in all regards, published in Paris by Simart.

Item number: #25440

Price: $599

SEVIGNE, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal

Recueil des lettres

A Paris: Chez Nicolas Simart, 1734-37.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 tomes
  • I – xxxi, [1], 452
  • II – [2], 483, [1]
  • III – [2], 479, [3]
  • IV – [2], 441, [39]
  • V – xiv, 482, [2]
  • VI – [2], 504, [38]
  • Portrait frontispiece engravings in Vols. I and V
• Provenance: Handwritten – Janet Drummond
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

25440