365 - KERALIO (Louise-Félicité de).

KERALIO (Louise-Félicité de). The History of Elizabeth, Queen of England. Paris: Published by the author & Lagrange, 1786–1788. Five vols., in-8, in period marbled sheepskin. Covers framed with a blind-embossed fillet; front covers stamped with a gilded tower in the center. Spine with five raised bands; panels framed by a double gilded fillet and decorated with gilded pomegranates, with title and volume number on red and brown morocco leather. Decorated with a roulette pattern featuring cups and caps. All edges red. First edition, illustrated with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I on the frontispiece of the first volume by Adrian Van der Werff and engraved by N. Thomas. The five volumes were published between 1786 and 1788, with the fifth volume containing supporting documents. Unidentified tower emblem. Some very slight wear to the binding, scattered foxing; otherwise, the set is in very good condition.