C. R. Dawes — Restif de la Bretonne 1734-1806

London, Privately Printed, 1946. Cloth. A limited edition copy of this biographical work about Restif de la Bretonne. This edition was limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 96. In the original full cloth binding with the original clipped dust wrapper. The first book to be written in English on the life and work of Restif de la Bretonne. Bretonne's work, which accurately describes the everyday life and manners of the French people both in the countryside and in Paris before, during and after the French Revolution, has become increasingly recognised as holding a serious place in French literature. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Offsetting to the free endpapers. The original, clipped dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Some shelf wear and chipping to the edges. Darkening and handling marks to the spine and panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.