Heroes, Philosophers, and Courtiers of the Time of Louis XVI. By the author of 'The Secret History of the Court of France Under Louis XV.'
first edition Original brown cloth. Covers blocked in blind, spine blocked and lettered in gilt.
1863 · London:
by [Challice, Annie Emma]
London: Hurst and Blackett, 1863 First edition. Original brown cloth. Covers blocked in blind, spine blocked and lettered in gilt. . Two volumes, octavo. Light shelfwear, contemporary pencil signature in both volumes, a little foxing. A remarkably fine, bright copy. Annie Emma Challice, née Arnstrong (1821-1875) was the wife of physician and liberal politician John Challice (1815-1863). According to the D.N.B. article, she was remarkable for her wit and graceful manners. She is credited with nine books, many relating to French society and customs. (Inventory #: 7343)