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  • THE PORTRAIT OF ZELIDE by [Madame de Charriere, Isabella van Tuyll] Scott, Geoffrey
    [Madame de Charriere, Isabella van Tuyll] Scott, Geoffrey
    THE PORTRAIT OF ZELIDE

    Edition: Hardcover.

    New York: Scribner's, 1926. Biography of this Dutch born 18th century 'bluestocking' whose captivation of the young Boswell resulted in a series of extraordinary letters from the persnickety Scotsman and who had an 8 year liason with French writer Benjamin Constant, beginning in 1787 when she was 49 and he 20. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 3 other plates. 216 gs. Bound in blue paper coverered boards with a black cloth spine, gold lettering on front and spine, uncut edges.

    Condition: Very good condition - corners slightly bumped and worn.

    Book ID: 13445
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