Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen. Interspersed with Letters (Written By Herself) to Several of Her Illustrious Friends on Various Subjects and Occasions. bound with Authentic Memoirs of the Life and Reign of Catherine II, Empress of All the Russias
by ( Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark); King of Sweden, Right Hon. Lord Mountmorres, Lord Malmesbury, M. De Volney, and other Indisputable Authorities
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Item Price
$2,500.00$2,000.00
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About This Item
London: Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby , 1776. "Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen" published 1776, "Authentic Memoirs...Catherine II" published 1797. Each book RARE in its own right, "Unfortunate Queen"last seen in Maggs Catalogue 1955, "Catherine II" last seen at auction in 1920 (Rare Book Hub). (3), 260 pp. vi, (6) 291 (7) pp. Frontispiece engraved portrait of Caroline Matilda. Catherine II with half-title and title page. Very Good in early 19th c. quarter calf over marbled boards, the back gilt with two stag decorations, edges mottled, boards rubbed, interiors of both books exceptionally clean and bright. A unique and quite attractive book. . First Edition. Quarter Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008154
- Title
- Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen. Interspersed with Letters (Written By Herself) to Several of Her Illustrious Friends on Various Subjects and Occasions. bound with Authentic Memoirs of the Life and Reign of Catherine II, Empress of All the Russias
- Author
- ( Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark); King of Sweden, Right Hon. Lord Mountmorres, Lord Malmesbury, M. De Volney, and other Indisputable Authorities
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1776
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Women Authors; Eighteenth Century;
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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