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LA VALLIÈRE (Françoise Louise de La Baume Leblanc, duchesse de).
Reflections on the Mercy of God. New expanded edition. Paris, Christophe David, 1731. In-12, lavaliere morocco, triple gilt fillet, small fleuron at the corners, ornate spine, lemon morocco lining, straight inner lace, gilt edges on marble (Period binding).
Famous spiritual reflections of the Duchess of La Vallière (1644-1710), former mistress of Louis XIV, who, after her disgrace, turned to religion and led a long penitential retreat among the Carmelites.
The original edition was published in 1680.
Elegant contemporary morocco binding.
Slight uniform foxing, small halo at the head of several leaves, tiny black ink stain on the first cover.
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