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Memoirs of Marmontel : written by himself, including anecdotes of the most distinguished literary and political characters who appeared in France during the last century ; translated from the French [complete in 2 volumes]
by Marmontel, Jean Francois (1723-1799)
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- Hardcover
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : H. S. Nichols, 1895. Limited Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Gilt vignette and borders to front panel. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ""Edition strictly limited to 500 copies"" --verso half-title. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 0 pages; Description: 2v. (xxiv, 384p. ; xvi, 352p. ) : frontis. (ports. , t. G. ) ; 23cm. Subjects: Marmontel, Jean Francois, 1723-1799. France - History - Louis XVI, 1774-1793. France - History - Revolution - Personal narratives. France - History - Louis XV, 1715-1774.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 181410
- Title
- Memoirs of Marmontel : written by himself, including anecdotes of the most distinguished literary and political characters who appeared in France during the last century ; translated from the French [complete in 2 volumes]
- Author
- Marmontel, Jean Francois (1723-1799)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : H. S. Nichols
- Date Published
- 1895
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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