Memoirs for the History of Madame de Maintenon and of the Last Age. Translated from the French by the Author of The Female Quixote [ 5 Volume Set ] de La Beaumelle, Laurent Angliviel De - 1757

Printed for A. Millar and J. Nourse, R. and J Dodsley, L. Davis, and C. Reymer, London, 1757. Five volume set. Half-calf over marbled paper covered boards. Each volume 17 x 10cm. Vol 1: Frontis, xxiv, [6], 316pp; Vol 2: 304pp; Vol 3: 314pp; Vol 4: 318pp; Vol 5: 348pp. Translated by Charlotte Lennox. A beautiful binding by Cross "Binders to the King". Red morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown of each volume, some off-setting to facing leaf, otherwise contents very clean. Slightest wear only. A very pretty little set. Uncommon too. . Hard Cover. Very Good.