186. BARRIERE (François, under the dir. of). Bibliothèque d - Lot 186

186. BARRIERE (François, under the dir. of). Bibliothèque des mémoires relatifs à l'histoire de France pendant le 18me siècle. Paris, F. Didot, 1846-1848. 12 vol. in-12, red half-chagrin with corners, ribbed spine and gilt heads (binding signed Moralès). Series of 12 volumes which are a selection of memoirs beginning with the Regency and ending with the Directoire. The selection of memoirs and accompanying notes are by François Barrière (1786-1868). The series was continued into the 19th century by Martin de Lescure, bringing the total number of volumes to 37. This first original series includes memoirs by Mme. de Staal Delaunay, Marquis d'Argenson, Madame Mère du Régent, Madame du Hausset, Bachaumont, Baron de Besenval, Marmontel, Mlle Clairon, Lekain, Préville, Dazincourt, Molé, Garrick, Goldoni, Weber, Mme. Rolland, de Cléry, de M. le Duc de Montpensier, de Riouffe, de Marie-Antoinette, du Général Dumouriez, Mémoires de Louvet, etc. Good overall condition, some marks on leather, some interior foxing and other minor defects.