Williams,H.N. 5 writings Biographies of franz. Ladies of the nobility. London an…

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Williams,H.N.

5 writings Biographies of franz. Ladies of the nobility. London and New York, Harper 1901-07. 4°. With numerous portraits on plates. Red hmaroquin bindings (sign.: Riviere & Son) with gilt-stamped fillets, titles, ribbed boards and gilt headpieces. With gilt-stamped fillets, red title, gilt edges and gilt headpieces: Madame Recamier and her friends; Madame de Pompadour; Madame de Montespan; Madame du Barry; Queen Margot wife of Henry of Navarre. - One of 600 copies. The five volumes extra-illustrated with the insertion of approximately 175 additional illustrations from various sources. - Wide-margined copy, in decorative bindings.

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