Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz. Containing the Particulars of His Own Life, with the Most Secret Transactions at the French Court During the Administration of Cardinal Mazarin, and the Civil Wars Occasioned By it. To Which are Added Some Other Pieces

by De Retz, Cardinal (Jean François Paul de Gondi)

First Edition in English

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Book Description

London: Jacob Tonson, 1723. Set of four volumes. 443, 418, 356 and 308 pages plus unpaginated sections and errata. Translated from the French by P. Davall and dedicated to William Congreve. Rebound at some time in full leather with gilt titling on the spines. Edges speckled red. Engraved portrait frontispiece in Volume 2. Some minor dampstaining in Volume 4. A previous owner's very old and attractive bookplate in Volume 1. A lovely old set of this famous work which was first published in French in 1717.. First Edition in English. Full Leather. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

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