Boston: Roberts Brothers. Very Good/No DJ. 1868. First Edition. Hard Cloth Cover. 12mo Green cloth with gilt titling on spine. Rubbed and frayed to top, tail & edges of spine. No ownership marksTranslated from the French by H.W. Preston. Nine essays on: - Madame De Sevigne, Mme De La Fayette, Mme. De Souze, Mme Roland, Mme De stael, Mme De Duras, Mme De Remusat, Mme . De Krudener, Mme Guizot. 384 pp. clean and tight. .

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Bookseller: CHARLES BOSSOM (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 115744
Title: Portraits of Celebrated Women
Author: C.A. Sainte-Beuve
Illustrator: Tissue Guarded Frontis Portrait Plate
Format/Binding: Hard Cloth Cover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good/No DJ
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Roberts Brothers
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1868
Keywords: Antiquarian, Rare, Books, Art

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Charles Bossom has worked in the Book Trade since 1963, commencing at WH Smith Oxford and retiring in 1999 as Regional Manager Central England. The Charles Bossom bookselling business was started in early 2000. We offer a changing selection of old and out-of-print books in a wide range of subjects. We frequently add new items to our stock so visit us regularly.

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