Scaramouche, the King-Maker - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Sabatini, Rafael
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
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About This Item
Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and faded spine lettering with very light tanning on edges. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a novel of adventure, romance, and conspiracies. Born to a family of low rank in the French court, Scaramouche becomes one of the most daring and successful courtiers of Louis XIV. When war with England is declared, Scaramouche rallies the French forces and becomes a leading figure in the war effort. In the course of the war, he falls in love with the Lady De Winter, the sister of a powerful English general. When the war ends, Scaramouche is disgraced and outlawed by Louis. He sets sail for England, where he hopes to rebuild his reputation and win back the Lady De Winter.; 8vo; 420 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 160657
- Title
- Scaramouche, the King-Maker - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Sabatini, Rafael
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston And New York
- Date Published
- 1931
- Keywords
- BB202002C
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