Memoirs of the Cardinal De Retz. Containing the Particulars of His Own Life, with the Secret Transactions at the French Court during the Administration of Cardinal Mazarin, and the Civil Wars occasioned by it.

Cardinal de Retz, (Jean Francois Paul de Gonde)

Published by Printed for Jacob Tonson at Skakespear's Head in the Strand., 1723

About this Item

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Four volumes. Translated from the French by P. Davall and dedicated to William Congreve. Scarce first British Edition. Bound in 3/4s calf with marbled boards. Five raised bands on spine. Gilt tooling to spine. Some rubbing to edges, spine, and tips. Ownership inscription of FFEP. Interiors are clean. Bindings are tight and square.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memoirs of the Cardinal De Retz. Containing the Particulars of His Own Life, with the Secret Transactions at the French Court during the Administration of Cardinal Mazarin, and the Civil Wars occasioned by it.
• Publisher: Printed for Jacob Tonson at Skakespear's Head in the Strand.
• Publication Date: 1723
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
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