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Click here to see our other books! Poésies et Nouvelles Madame D'Arbouville 1855 D'Amyot : Paris 9" by 6" xv, 378pp; 441, [2]; 421pp, [2] SUMMARY A first edition of this scarce collection of novels and poems by the French author Sophie de Bezancourt. First Edition,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION A first edition of Sophie de Bezancourt's collection of novels and poems. Published in French. Having married Francois d'Arbouville at age 22, Bezancourt accompanied the Lieutenant General on his campaigns in Africa, before returning to Paris and became a society hostess. Although her poetry was initially published in magazines and newspapers without her consent, she soon earned recognition from the literary critics of the day such as Charles Sainte-Beuve. CONDITION In a quarter calf binding over patterned boards with a decorative spine. Externally, generally smart. Rubbed to the boards, less so to the joints and spine. With some moderate rubbing to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. The front hinges of all three volumes are just beginning to start, as is the rear hinge of volume III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with very light scattered foxing, often to the fore edge of the page. Overall Condition: Very Good 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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