Author: LOLIéE, FRéDéRIC
Title: La Fête Impériale. Les Femmes Du Second Empire (Association Copy)
Description: Paris: Librairie Félix Juven, [1907]. First Edition. Origin. From the library of Exbury House, one of the homes of the Rothschild family. With original publisher's wrappers bound-in. With (facsimile) plates. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. First and last few pages foxed. Slight foxing to fore edge. Spine somewhat faded. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. A very attractive copy with a bespoke binding once owned by the Rothschild family. ; The library at Exbury House was a significant feature of the estate and reflects the Rothschild family's intellectual and cultural pursuits. Many of the books housed there were inherited from Alfred de Rothschild of Halton Estate, who was known for his passion for art and collecting. The collection includes works on diverse subjects such as art, literature, natural history, travel, politics, and military history. These volumes highlight the Rothschild family's wide-ranging interests and their dedication to preserving knowledge and culture. ; 23.7 x 14 x 4.2 cms; 371 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Women's Social & Napoleon III High Society Salons Courtesans


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