THE DOOR (Stone of). Memoirs of M. De La Porte, first valet - Lot 256

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THE DOOR (Stone of). Memoirs of M. De La Porte, first valet - Lot 256
THE DOOR (Stone of). Memoirs of M. De La Porte, first valet of Louis XIV. Containing several particularities of the reigns of Louis XIII & Louis XIV. Geneva, sn, 1755. In-12 marbled calf, smooth spine decorated, p. de titre (contemporary binding). Original edition. These memoirs are considered authentic and attributed to Pierre de La Porte (1603-1680), who was in the service of Anne of Austria, and became valet to the young Louis XIV. They cover the period 1624-1666 and recount numerous court intrigues, illustrating the life of a valet, who was alternately rejected and preferred. Spikes and small lacks of leather otherwise very good copy.
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