THE HISTORIC AND SECRET COURT MEMOIRS. History of Royalty, England, France. Leather Set. Complete in 20 volumes
by [HISTORY.] [Numerous Authors.]
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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Moab, Utah, United States
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About This Item
Paris - Boston: The Grolier Society, [No date, circa 1895.]. EDITION DE GRAND LUXE.. The complete 20 volume set. Comprised of two 10 volume subsets, both of the same dimensions, but in distinct bindings. 1) The Historic Court Memoirs. # 9/1000. 2) The Secret Court Memoirs. #102/1000. Bound in red morocco leather bindings. Gilded fleur de lys spines. Raised hubs. Printed on thick quality rag paper. Wide margins. Illustrated with engraved plates. Top edges are gilded. VERY GOOD condition. The leather is very fresh and supple. There is a bookplate stating donated to Fairport public library, but no there are no library marks. There is a previous owner's blind stamp. No writing. Supple leather bindings. The hinges are fully attached and fresh. Internally these are fresh, bright, and clean. 33 inches of shelf space. 9 inches tall. These are exceptionally high quality bindings. These display beautifully. This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.
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- Bookseller
- Merchants Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2132
- Title
- THE HISTORIC AND SECRET COURT MEMOIRS. History of Royalty, England, France. Leather Set. Complete in 20 volumes
- Author
- [HISTORY.] [Numerous Authors.]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- EDITION DE GRAND LUXE.
- Publisher
- The Grolier Society
- Place of Publication
- Paris - Boston
- Date Published
- [No date, circa 1895.]
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Merchants Rare Books
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Moab, Utah
About Merchants Rare Books
Merchants Rare Books, established in 2003, buys and sells rare and antiquarian books, with an emphasis on first editions and fine antiquarian sets from the 17th - 19th centuries.
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- Edges
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- Morocco
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- Bookplate
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- Fine
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