Book Details
| Author: | G?d?on Tallemant Sieur des R?aux: |
| Title: | Miniature Portraits. |
| Published: | Guy Chapman, 1925. |
| Classification: | Catalogue 01 - Literature |
| Description: | Translated by Hamish Miles from The Historiettes of Tallemant Des R?aux 1619 - 1692. xiii, 182 pp. "The present selection from the Historiettes of Tallemant des R?aux is designed for 'the common reader' ". The twenty-odd minature biographies, giving an insight into the politics and morals of France, are chosen for their entertainment value. Initial letters employed at the opening of chapters designed by Robert Estienne. Front and bottom edges uncut. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Spine and strip of front board adjacent to spine faded. One bottom corner a little rubbed. Overall condition VG. No dust wrapper. |
| Book Number: | #1677 |
| Price: | € 90.00 |
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