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Illustrated with woodcuts by Fritz Kredel
All page edges gilt
Enhances our understanding of 18th century Britain
Spine is a little faded but overall book is in excellent condition
Bright colorful illustrations (80
11125 Books About Books Illustrated with woodcuts by Fritz[1626 1696] Widowed at 25, with two children to raise, M de Sevigne resisted the pressure to remarry. She rather relished her freedom to travel, read, and form fascinating friendships. The record she left us is full of the events of the times political, religious, artistic. History of wars, medicine, social life, courtly life, all revealed in intimate letters. This delightful biography is peppered with excerpts from her letters. Scarce book. Berg's