[Charles Pinot Duclos] — Les Confessions Du Comte de ***

Amsterdam, Not Stated, 1742. Leather. The second edition of this popular romance novel by Charles Pinot Duclos, in the original French. The scarce second edition of this work.Complete as two volumes bound in one.In the original French.'Confessions' is an intriguing historical romance novel, following the various conquests of the titular Comte.This was a popular and oft-reprinted novel during the eighteenth century, though Voltaire thought that the work "leaves nothing in the mind".Written by Charles Pinot Duclos, who is known for his contribution to the 'Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers&apos. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small cracks to the joints. Light marks to the boards. Repair to the rear joint. Small chip to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean. The occasional ink note to the text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .