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

( Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark); King of Sweden, Right Hon. Lord Mountmorres, Lord Malmesbury, M. De Volney, and other Indisputable Authorities

Published by Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby, London, 1776

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"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. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Title
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
Author
( Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark); King of Sweden, Right Hon. Lord Mountmorres, Lord Malmesbury, M. De Volney, and other Indisputable Authorities
Publisher
Printed for J. Bew / Printed for the Author and Sold by B. Crosby, London
Publication year
1776
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket, As Issued
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Eighteenth Century, Women Authors, World History

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