Paul and Virginia [with] Elizabeth; or, the Exiles of Siberia. A Tale, Founded Upon Facts by Saint-Pierre, Bernardin and Madame Cottin - 1822

London : Chez Charles S. Arnold , 1823 . Leather. Very Good. 5.5" by 3.3". None . A volume consisting of of two French classics. Two French classics. Madame Cottin also known as Sophie Ristaud Cottin was a French writer whose novels became extremely popular in the 19th century. Elizabeth or The Exiles of Siberia was originally published in 1806. it is a widely romantic novel that tells a moral tale. When published it was considered to be wild and outrageous. Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French writer and botanist. He is best known for the novel Paul et Virginie published in 1788. This novel is considered a French classic. It is a story of love and friendship set during the French Revolution. Bound in a full calf binding. Generally smart. Missing the spine label. Rubbing to the boards, spine, and hinges resulting in loss. Age toning to the text block. Internally firmly bound. Spotting to the first and last pages but generally, pages are bright and clean with the odd spot.… Read More