crimson morocco with gilt rules to both covers, and gilt lettering and rules to spine.
1823 · Paris
16mo. (6 1⁄2" x 4 1⁄4"). Marbled endpapers; green silk bookmark intact; a.e.g. 29 numbered page manuscript in gorgeous hand of anonymous author. Stiff paper still in fine condition.
Francoise Louise de la Baume Le Blanc was born in 1644 in Tours. The daughter of aristocratic parents and well educated, she was charming, innocent and graceful. Her father was the Marquis de La Valliere, and she was referred to as the Madame de La Valliere. Louise, who preferred to go by her middle name, was brought to the attention of King Louis XIV, who was attracted by hearing she was modest, sweet and had blond hair and blue eyes. In short order, Louise became mistress to the King, and they ultimately bore five children. Though deeply in love with the King, they never married. Louise eventually was replaced as the King's mistress by other women. Later in life, Louise became a Carmelite nun. In 1710, Louise died at 65 years of age.In the beautiful hand of an anonymous narrator, this French language manuscript describes Louise's journey from childhood through her infatuation with and deep love for King Louis XIV. Fine. (Inventory #: 225.1823)
Francoise Louise de la Baume Le Blanc was born in 1644 in Tours. The daughter of aristocratic parents and well educated, she was charming, innocent and graceful. Her father was the Marquis de La Valliere, and she was referred to as the Madame de La Valliere. Louise, who preferred to go by her middle name, was brought to the attention of King Louis XIV, who was attracted by hearing she was modest, sweet and had blond hair and blue eyes. In short order, Louise became mistress to the King, and they ultimately bore five children. Though deeply in love with the King, they never married. Louise eventually was replaced as the King's mistress by other women. Later in life, Louise became a Carmelite nun. In 1710, Louise died at 65 years of age.In the beautiful hand of an anonymous narrator, this French language manuscript describes Louise's journey from childhood through her infatuation with and deep love for King Louis XIV. Fine. (Inventory #: 225.1823)