CLARKE (Reverend James S.). Life of James II, King of Englan - Lot 179

CLARKE (Reverend James S.). Life of James II, King of England. According to the memoirs written in his own hand, to which the King's advice to his son and His Majesty's will have been attached; published on the original memoirs of the Stuart family, deposited at Carlton Palace. [Translated from the English by Jean Cohen. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1819. 4 vol. in-8° of 309 pp. ; 346 pp. ; 432 pp. ; 517 pp. Green morocco half-basin with corners, long spine decorated with 3 gilt irons, one with a fleur-de-lys, gilt title and tom, lemon edges (period binding). First edition in French (first published in English, London 1816). This work contains part of the King's autobiography, the original of which is now lost. From the library of Madame Albert de BRANCAS, with her engraved label. Louis-Albert, comte de BRANCAS, duc de Céreste (1764-1851) was chamberlain to NAPOLEON I. The portrait is lacking. Boards rubbed, good copy.