The Private Life of Lewis XV In Which Are Contained The Principal Events, Remarkable Occurrences, And Anecdotes of His Reign

A smart, first edition set of this work on the life of King Louis XV of France, written by Mouffle D'Angerville and translated by J.O. Justamond. Complete in four volumes, written by Barthélemy François Joseph Mouffle d'Angerville, and translated to English by J.O. Justamond. This four volume set explores the life of King Louis XV of France, as well as his court, his monarchy, and events that occurred during his reign (such as the Seven Years War). Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. His reign of almost 59 years (from 1715 to 1774) was the second longest in the history of France, exceeded only by his predecessor, Louis XIV, who had ruled for 72 years (from 1643 to 1715). His grandson and successor Louis XVI would inherit a kingdom in need of financial and political reform which would ultimately lead to the French Revolution of 1789. This set contains a lovely frontispiece of King Louis XV to the verso of the title page in Volume I. Bound in half calf with marble covered boards. Externally, smart. Rubbing along the spines and extremities. Small chip in the binding to the tail of the spine on Volume II. Chipping to the spine labels on all volumes. Discolouration to the fore-edge of all volumes. Joints to Volume I are starting but remain firm. Front board of Volume II is held by bottom cord only and may detach with extensive handling. Front joint to Volume III is starting but remains firm. Front joint to Volume IV is weak. Internally, front hinge to Volume II has failed. Front and rear hinges in all other volumes are tender. Internally, all volumes firmly bound. Internally, scattered spots to the first and last few pages of all volumes, and the odd spot throughout, but otherwise pages are bright and clean. Good Only.…