Author: DEFOE, DANIEL
Title: Roxana, the Fortunate Mistress
Description: London: The Folio Society, 2010. Hardcover. ISBN: 0679601465. Full title: "Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress: or, A History of the Life and Vast Variety of Fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Afterwards Called the Countess de Wintselsheim, in Germany, Being the Person known by the Name of the Lady Roxana, in the Time of King Charles II." --- A deluxe Folio Society edition of Daniel Defoe's 1724 novel. The title character, a courtesan, experiences extravagance as well as poverty as she meanders through various European salons. With an introduction by Frances Wilson and linocut illustrations by Clare Melinsky. --- In full violet cloth-covered boards with image of slippers to cover in gilt, red and white; spine titling & decorations in gilt. Volume housed in red paper-covered slipcase. --- An excellent, tightly-bound, bright copy lacking apparent damages. Structurally sound slipcase with slight soiling, else newish. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xiii, 316 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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