The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt. 1725-1798. Now fully annotated for the first time in English. The Memoirs and Notes translated by Arthus Machen & introduced by Havelock Ellis. The whole in 8 volumes. Edinburgh: The Limited Editions Club, 1940.
One of 1,500 numbered copies. This being copy no. 1049.
Eight quarto volumes. 3,068 pp. Publisher's quarter red buckram over patterned paper boards, spine lettered in gilt. Very faint discoloration around page edges, not affecting text. Still a fine set, with two original slipcases. Minor edgewear to slipcases, with one edge of second slipcase starting, but still solid.
Newman & Wiche, 116.
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3855
$
100