Intro by peter quennell (2 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Good. 1st Dutton edition, 1930. A Good copy. 8vo., 392pp., bound in publishers red cloth with small paper label on front cover. Spine is faded, tips & edges rubbed. Previous sellers price stamp inside front cover, some light pencil notes throughout. Front hinge starting with webbing showing. Philibert, Comte de Gramont (1621-1707), was a libertine and gambler who resided at the courts of Louis XIV of France (from which he was banished) and Charles II of England. His memoirs, written in an entertaining and ironic style, were either dictated to, or composed by, his brother-in-law, Anthony Hamilton. Although unreliable historically, they paint a vivid portrait of the character and scandals of the court, as seen by an insider.…

1st edition. Four interrelated novels hilariously attack French mores. Very nice clean crisp unread copy of scarce book. 5-1/4 x 8-1/2, 639 pp NearFine unmarked, unread (no spine creases), upper corner bump. Trade Paperback in color illus wraps.