2 volumes. xvi, 400; xii, 373. Extra-illustrated with 66 added plates, including 22 handcolored plates. Folding facsimile letter and genealogical chart at rear of vol. 2. (8vo) 8½x5, full navy crushed morocco by Bayntun of Bath, elaborately gilt spines, gilt knotwork motifs to covers. Set into each front doublure is a fine original miniature watercolor set into the leather under glass.

Superb Cosway-style bindings with signed miniatures set into each front cover. In first vol. is a portrait of Madame Sévigné signed "Penin"; second vol. with portrait of Madame Guignon signed "Lié"