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The King's Darling, Adelaide of Savoy Duchess of Burgundy and Mother of Louis XV by Lt.-Col Henri Carre, Translated by George Slocombe

The King's Darling, Adelaide of Savoy Duchess of Burgundy and Mother of Louis XV by Lt.-Col Henri Carre, Translated by George Slocombe

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For Sale - The King's Darling, Adelaide of Savoy Duchess of Burgundy and Mother of Louis XV by Lt.-Col Henri Carre, Translated by George Slocombe

  • Date - 1936
  • Author - Lt.-Col Henri Carre, Translated from the French by George Slocombe
  • Publisher & Place - John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London
  • Height of book - 22.4cm
  • Condition - Hardcover. Burgundy boards have mild edge and corner wear with gilt title on spine.  Mild marking to boards.  Page edges have light foxing, with a couple of pages showing signs of mild foxing but the majority remain clean and bright.  

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