MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA DE SEINGALT (12 volumes)
by Casanova de Seingalt, Jacques; illustrated by Rockwell Kent; translated byArthur Machen
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*Privately Printed by Aventuros*. G/No Dustjacket. 1925. Ltd Edition. Cloth. Complete in 12 volumes as translated into English by Arthur Machen with an introduction by Arthur Symons, a new preface by the translator and twelve drawing by Rockwell Kent. Limited to 1000 copies and Privately Printed for Subscribers Only (unnumbered)***The memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, who liked to be known as Jacques Casanova de Seingalt. Soldier, spy, diplomat, writer, adventurer, he is chiefly remembered from his autobiography, which has established his reputation as the most famous erotic hero. Casanova's memoirs are an unreliable account of his adventures with 122 women, according to his own counts, but they also provide an intimate portrait of the manners and life in the 18th century. . 8vo., v. p., cover rubbed, bumped, edges slightly fraying, page edges deckled .
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- Bookseller
- Riverow Bookshop, INC ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA DE SEINGALT (12 volumes)
- Author
- Casanova de Seingalt, Jacques; illustrated by Rockwell Kent; translated byArthur Machen
- Illustrator
- Frontispieces
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - G/No Dustjacket
- Edition
- Ltd Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- *Privately Printed by Aventuros*
- Date Published
- 1925
- Keywords
- 8vo., v. p., cover rubbed, bumped, edges slightly fraying, page edges deckled, Venice, Erotica, Rockwell Kent
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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