The Sun King: Louis XIV at Versailles.

£350 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A wonderfully illustrated copy of Nancy Mitford's account of the life of Louis XIV and his home at the French palace of Versailles. First edition, second impression; 4to (25.5 x 19.5 cm); colour and black white illustrations throughout, many full-page, light mark to dedication page, light toning to half-title, occasional minor spot or mark throughout, otherwise near-fine internal condition; modern full blue morocco by Sangorski Sutcliffe, one-lined gilt-panelled border to back, gilt fleur-de-lis panels to boards, marbled boards, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, original dust-jacket bound in at end, light signs of wear to extremities, some fading to spine, otherwise very good condition; 255pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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