Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen. Interspersed with Letters Written By Herself to Several of Her Illustrious Friends on Various Subjects and Occasions. bound with Authentic Memoirs of the Life and Reign of Catherine II Empress of All the Russias
1776008154London: Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby 1776. "Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen" published 1776 "Authentic Memoirs.Catherine II" published 1797. Each book RARE in its own right "Unfortunate Queen"last seen in Maggs Catalogue 1955 "Catherine II" last seen at auction in 1920 Rare Book Hub. 3 260 pp. vi 6 291 7 pp. Frontispiece engraved portrait of Caroline Matilda. Catherine II with half-title and title page. Very Good in early 19th c. quarter calf over marbled boards the back gilt with two stag decorations edges mottled boards rubbed interiors of both books exceptionally clean and bright. A unique and quite attractive book. . First Edition. Quarter Calf. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby Hardcover books
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