Paris. : Firmin Didot. , 1840. . Contemporary half red calf over red checkered boards, gilt spine title. . Very good in an attractive binding, very light shelfwear to covers.. 4to.. French text. Inscribed and signed by the author to the Duchesse D'Orleans on the verso of the ffep.

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Bookseller: Zephyr Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 199766
Title: Eloge de Madame de Sevigne.
Author: Tastu, Amable. (Sabine Casimire Amable Voïart)
Format/Binding: Contemporary half red calf over red checkered boards, gilt spine title.
Book Condition: Used - Very good in an attractive binding, very light shelfwear to covers.
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Firmin Didot.
Place of Publication: Paris.
Date Published: 1840.
Pages: 46 pp.
Bookseller catalogs: Biography;
Size: 4to.

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