1926 La Princesse des Ursins Une Grande Dame Francaise a la Cour d'Espagne sous Louis XIV

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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The first edition of this biography. In the original French. Written by the French writer and critic, Saint-Rene Taillandier. Prior owner's inscription to the front endpaper, Katherine Leeds. This is likely the inscription of Lady KAtherine Frances LAmbton, who was married to the 10th Duke of Leeds. Part of the Figures du Passe series Marie Anne spent most of her life as an agent of French influence around Europe. She played a central role during the first years of Philip V's reign in the Spanin.