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Click here to see our other books! Memoires de Saint-Simon Louis de Roubroy; Duc de Saint-Simon; A. de Boislisle 1879-1903 Hachette et Cie : Paris 9.5" by 6" lxxxiii, 590, [62]; 546, [62]; viii, 581, [50]; 579, [64]; 649, [64]; 655, [62]; 685, [62]; 714, [60]; 501, [62]; 652, [62]; 618, [54]; 681, [68]; 675, [68]; 700, [66]; iv, 670, [54]; 739, [68]; 677, [66pp] SUMMARY A smart Ramage bound set of the memoirs of Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, in the original French. Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 30 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 99.99 EU Postage : £ 49.99 European Postage: £ 99.99 Asia Postage: £ 187.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 276.99 DESCRIPTION In a Ramage binding. In the original French. Seventeen volumes of a total of forty-three. The memoirs of Louis de Rouvroy, the duc de Saint-Simon. These memoirs provide a fantastic, full, and lively account of court life at Versailles during the reigns of Louis XIV and XV. They are considered to be one of the greatest endeavours of French literature. Saint-Simon memoirs' have been translated to many languages. Upon his death all of his possessions, including his writings, were seized by the crown, and it is thought a large portion of his 'Memoires' disappeared. It was revealed through his memoires that Saint-Simon had many enemies, mostly courtiers. For example, in these memoirs, he proclaims his hatred to the illegitimate children of Louis XIV An incomplete set, containing information for the years 1691 to 1709, the full works continues to 1723. This new edition was edited by Arthur de Boislisle, a French archivist and historian. Bookplate to front pastedown of Volumes III and XVII and the gilt stamped crest to volumes III, XIV, XV and XVII are that of William Carr. William Carr was a biographer for the Dictionary of National Biography, historian, magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk. Every volume has been bound with an additional number of blank pages for notation purposes. CONDITION In a full crushed morocco binding by Ramage. Externally, smart. Spines are faded. A few light marks to the leather. Minor rubbing to the spins and extremities, and to the front board of Volumes V, VIII, and to the rear board of Volume XII. Chips to the spine of Volume I, and to the rear board of Volume II. Spots to the fore edges. Bookplate to the front paste downs of Volumes III and XVII. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and with scattered spots. Occasional gatherings to volumes V, VI, VII, and X are unopened. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques