The Sphinx Of Bagatelle

BIBESCO, Princess Marthe

Published by The Grey Walls Press, 1951

About this Item

BIBESCO, Princess Marthe [220] pp. The Grey Walls Press 1951 8 3/4" x 5 3/4" Jacket design by Charles Stewart This is the first English translation of Princess Marthe Bibesco's work of historical fiction regarding the life of Louise d'Esparbes, beautifully illustrated throughout and presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First English Edition, Scarce.In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrations include twelve illustrated plates. This is a fictionalised account of Louise d'Esparbes, Comtesse de Polastron. Originally written in French by Princess Marthe Bibesco, this work is described as a 'historical biography told with all the accomplished charm of a gifted novelist'. Written by Princess Marthe Bibesco (1886-1973) was a Romanian-French writer, socialite, and political hostess. She spent her childhood at the nobleman Lahovary's estates and started writing novels in 1908. Translated by Edward Marsh (1872-1953) was a British polymath, translator, and arts patron. He was the sponsor of the Georgian school of poets and was friends to the likes of Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon. Seller Inventory # 17088

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sphinx Of Bagatelle

Publisher: The Grey Walls Press

Publication Date: 1951

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine