Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Lot 193
[FRENCH HISTORY]. DE RETZ, Cardinal (Jean Francois Paul de ...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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[FRENCH HISTORY]. DE RETZ, Cardinal (Jean Francois Paul de Gonde). Memoirs of the Cardinal de Retz? London: Jacob Tonson, 1723. 12mos. Frontispiece in volume I. 4 volumes. Contemporary full brown calf, gilt, spine tooled in gilt in compartments, burgundy gilt morocco lettering labels (front board of volume I detached (yet present), bindings worn, soiled, labels chipped, text toned, occasionally soiled, chipped, a few stray ink markings). Good. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION OF THESE INTERESTING MEMOIRS. De Retz was a member of a noble French family; these memoirs reflect the turbulence of his religious and political life. Measurements: 6 x 4 x 1?.
