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Complete three-volume antique hardcover set of Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency by the Duke of Saint-Simon. Translated by Bayle St. John and published in 1901 by M. Walter Dunne as part of the Universal Classics Library, Edition de Luxe. The set includes Volumes I, II and III and features decorative title pages and period illustrations, including photogravures, etchings, full-page portraits and a hand-painted plate. A fascinating account of the French court, Louis XIV and the Regency from one of the era’s most important memoirists. A strong collection for buyers interested in: French and European history Louis XIV and Versailles Royal court memoirs Antique illustrated books Decorative old-library and dark academia books The gray cloth bindings and original paper spine labels show substantial age-related wear, including rubbing, fading, discoloration, marks and edge wear. The labels remain readable. Interior pages show normal aging, and the set is sold in vintage condition.