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The Private Journal of Madame Campan, Comprising Original Anecdotes of the French Court; Selections from Her Correspondence, Thoughts on Education, Etc. Etc.
by Madame Campan (Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan); Edited by M. Maigne
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for Henry Colburn , 1825. SCARCE in the British First Edition. [iii-v], vi-viii, [1]2-440 pps. Bound in contemporary diced calf bordered by double gilt rules, back divided into 6 compartments with central blind-stamped ornaments flanked by gilt rules, gilt lettering, marbled page edges. Binders's signature "S & S" stamped bottom edge rear paste down. Very Good Plus, corners rubbed, offsetting to front end pages, scattered light toning to end pages only, interior quite clean and bright. Madame Campan was Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, and her journal provided a valuable historical source on life at court during the reign of Louis XVI.. First Edition. Diced Calf . Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007805
- Title
- The Private Journal of Madame Campan, Comprising Original Anecdotes of the French Court; Selections from Her Correspondence, Thoughts on Education, Etc. Etc.
- Author
- Madame Campan (Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan); Edited by M. Maigne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for Henry Colburn
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1825
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Women Authors; Fine Bindings;
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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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- Gilt
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