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6 volumes, 12mo (165 x 94 mm) with a frontispiece portrait engraved by Jacques Chéreau, XXX, 45 pp. for the volume I ; 2 unn.l. (the first blank), 483 pp. for the volume II ; 2 unn.l. (the first blank), 479 pp. for the volume III ; 441 pp. 20 unn.l. (including an errata leaf) for the volume IV ; frontispiece portrait engraved by Petit, XIV, 4 pp. 3 unn.l. for the volume V ; 1 nn.l. title, 504 pp. 21 unn.l. table for the volume VI. Mottled calf, central coat of arms of the Marquis de Raffetot (OHR 10513) on boards, spine ribbed and decorated, edges mottled (contemporary binding).
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Brunet V, 325.
Reissue of the first edition of 1734-1736, described by Brunet as "beaucoup plus complète et en même temps la première qu'on puisse regarder comme authentique".
Madame de Sévigné's Correspondence gives us an insight into the life of the nobility in the 17th century. The Marquise's letters offer us a dual perspective, providing us with both a panorama of the court and its leading figures, and a glimpse into daily life. In true, feminine style, the Marquise recounts her emotional and moral life.
Her letters are private and intimate, not intended for publication, and offer a sense of truth and sincerity.
A good copy, bound with the arms of Charles-Louis-Joseph-Alexandre de Canouville, marquis de Raffetot, captain lieutenant of the light horses of Berri and mestre de camp of cavalry.
One headpiece worn, two others previously restored.
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