STAËL-HOLSTEIN (Germaine Necker, Baroness of). Delphine. Gen - Lot 211

STAËL-HOLSTEIN (Germaine Necker, Baroness of). Delphine. Geneva, Paschoud, Year XI—1802. 4 volumes in-12, marbled half-basane with corner pieces, plain spine with decorative lettering, red title labels, and green volume numbers (contemporary binding). First edition (Lonchamp, no. 41; Vicaire, vol. VII, col. 650). Madame de Staël’s first major novel, in which she examines the place of women in society. Its publication provoked strong reactions, particularly from Napoleon, who exiled the author. The half-titles are missing. A few stains and water stains; significant water damage affecting the last four quires of Volume II.

Estimate:£333.86

View all items fromGiquelloorBooks, Maps & Manuscripts